Zero Violence Since Early Childhood

Abstract

Whether it is necessary to intervene in front of violent behaviors since early childhood or not has turned out to be a highly controversial debate. While non-scientific-based discourses are well spread among families and professionals, leading to a process of naturalization and tolerance of any type of violence, research shows that permissive attitudes can lead to a socialization in which violence and gender violence are normalized, with serious and devastating long-term consequences. In this article, a dialogic recreation of knowledge performed in this area is analyzed as an example of how researchers can contribute to dismantle myths and false assumptions by engaging in dialogue with the end-users (i.e., teachers, families, professionals). As a result of this dialogue, not only scientific knowledge is enriched but also a process of thorough problematization of long-standing and embedded social practices can lead to important social transformations.