Bulgarian psychologist: Murder should not be a school taboo

The topic of murder should not be a taboo subject in schools, according to psychologist Maria Brestnichka. She emphasizes that children are already exposed to information about such events, and if adults remain silent, the details will continue to circulate without factual accuracy or ethical boundaries.

Brestnichka suggests that schools can address these sensitive issues by engaging students in age-appropriate conversations. For younger children, discussions can focus on safety, justice, and non-violence. As students progress to grades 5 through 7, the conversation can evolve to include topics like group pressure and its implications.

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Children already know about what happened. If we remain silent, this information will continue to spread, but without facts and ethical boundaries.

By openly discussing these difficult subjects, schools can provide a structured and factual environment for students to process information, fostering a better understanding of complex social issues and promoting a sense of security and awareness.

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With younger children, we can talk about safety, justice, non-violence. From 5th to 7th grade – about group pressure...