This video explores emotional self-defense as a key tool for preventing violence, particularly in early childhood. It shows that early emotional skills can be developed very early, as early as preschool, well before adolescence, contrary to the common belief that confines these skills to older ages.
Emotional self-defense involves teaching children and teenagers to recognize their emotions, express them with words rather than violent actions, set clear boundaries, and respect the boundaries of others. Through concrete examples tailored to each age group—from verbalizing anger in toddlers to managing social pressure in adolescence—the video demonstrates how these skills can be developed progressively and in a structured way.
These learning processes are based on the development of psychosocial skills: self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, communication, and conflict resolution. International research and scientifically evaluated programs, such as FRIENDS and Aggression Replacement Training, show that these approaches reduce aggressive behavior, improve emotional management, and strengthen interpersonal skills.
The video emphasizes that emotional self-defense is not limited to occasional relaxation exercises, but is a genuine life skill that must be integrated over time, at school, with trained adults, and supported by families. By learning early on to identify distress and respond appropriately, children develop a real emotional shield against violence, beneficial both to themselves and to society.
