The education of children

The publisher Tempi reports on recent incidents of looting and property damage involving teenagers in Milan, Bologna, Turin, Rouen, and Strasbourg. The report describes thirteen and fourteen-year-old youths breaking shop windows and stealing goods during periods of mass chaos.

The article notes that these young people responded quickly to calls for unrest, contrasting with adult perceptions of teenage indifference. The report suggests the behavior reflects a desire for consumer goods and the anonymity provided by mass crowds.