New Netflix show Adolescence focuses with some power on the impact of where it can all end up.
The drama has become this year's big thing on TV because it captures the pressures and influences boys and young men are under.
The liberal flow of vile online content is fuelling toxic masculinity, driving male violence against women and warping values that have existed for generations.
And it is those who may have experienced childhood abuse and trauma themselves who are most vulnerable to being steered off the tracks.
We are today warned the misogyny shown in Adolescence reflects what is going on among real-life young Scots.
Not so long ago, a child on child murder would be a news event that would dominate headlines for months.
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The drama has become this year's big thing on TV because it captures the pressures and influences boys and young men are under.
The liberal flow of vile online content is fuelling toxic masculinity, driving male violence against women and warping values that have existed for generations.
And it is those who may have experienced childhood abuse and trauma themselves who are most vulnerable to being steered off the tracks.
We are today warned the misogyny shown in Adolescence reflects what is going on among real-life young Scots.
Not so long ago, a child on child murder would be a news event that would dominate headlines for months.
B...
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