Sociopaths cannot feel empathy (or even sympathy). I don't understand the crossed-wiring of the brain, but that is the argument.
My question is -- can the brain be altered with these individuals to help them integrate in society? It's been done with brain chemistry, so I wonder about the potential with other brain processes.
Don't kid yourself -- sociopaths have a mental illness that needs to be addressed. And most child molesters were molested as children. It's a complex problem that requires a complex solution. Unfortunately, with the laws in place to protect the family unit at any costs -- and without a powerful lobby in Congress -- the kids simply don't have a chance. My sister is a social worker and frequently they see kids returned to a bad situation time and again. It's heart-rending and there is no easy remedy. I personally feel the investment in education -- teachers, after all, spent the bulk of the day with the children -- is the key.
But education will never be a priority in the consumer society.
Sorry! I didn't intend to turn your post into a rant. LOL
BTW, purple -- WIN! You should see my lavendar bathroom. <3
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My question is -- can the brain be altered with these individuals to help them integrate in society? It's been done with brain chemistry, so I wonder about the potential with other brain processes.
Don't kid yourself -- sociopaths have a mental illness that needs to be addressed. And most child molesters were molested as children. It's a complex problem that requires a complex solution. Unfortunately, with the laws in place to protect the family unit at any costs -- and without a powerful lobby in Congress -- the kids simply don't have a chance. My sister is a social worker and frequently they see kids returned to a bad situation time and again. It's heart-rending and there is no easy remedy. I personally feel the investment in education -- teachers, after all, spent the bulk of the day with the children -- is the key.
But education will never be a priority in the consumer society.
Sorry! I didn't intend to turn your post into a rant. LOL
BTW, purple -- WIN! You should see my lavendar bathroom. <3