Parent Guide > Thresholds of Violence
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Thresholds of Violence" by Malcolm Gladwell.
In "Thresholds of Violence," Malcolm Gladwell explores the social structures that encourage people to act violently when they normally wouldn't.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Morality and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Why do people follow the crowd?" and "Why do people do bad things?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this essay at home:
- What was "Thresholds of Violence" about?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch Malcolm Gladwell Discusses School Shootings | The New Yorker Festival at home with your child.