Students in Winnweiler discuss poverty and violence in families

Students in Winnweiler discuss poverty and violence in families

Winnweiler, Deutschland - in Winnweiler, in the Donnersbergkreis, around 130 students from the Wilhelm-Erb-Gymnasium and the Albert Schweitzer Realschule Plus dealt with a explosive topic: poverty and violence in the family. During a film screening of the ARD feature film "A man in his class", who addresses the moving childhood of the author Christian Baron, the young people were confronted with shocking scenes, in which a violent father abused his pregnant woman. The students' reactions were overwhelming - many were visibly affected and some had to leave the hall due to the emotional stress.

emotional reactions and profound discussions

The pictures of the film left a lasting impression among the young people. "I had goose bumps all the time," said a student who witnessed the drama of the violence presented up close. After the demonstration, a talent group took place in which pupils and educators discussed poverty and violence. Former school social worker Sven Weingarth, who grew up with a violent stepfather, shared his experiences and encouraged the young people to seek help in difficult situations. He emphasized that it was important to entrust themselves to friends and not to feel responsible for the behavior of the violent parents.

An important topic for many young people

Weingarth made it clear that many young people in the Donnersberg district may even be affected by violence. The discussion about such topics is crucial to raise awareness and to show those affected that they are not alone. The event in Winnweiler has not only opened the eyes of the students, but also created a space in which poverty and violence can be spoken about the often tabooed topics.