This is an awesome article. I'm so glad you wrote about this. I remember learning in Psychology 101 that punishment doesn't work, but it's taking some time for this information to become something we know on a cultural level and practice. I forget sometimes too.

Have you heard of restorative justice? It's an alternative to the criminal justice system we have now. It seems to be catching on in some areas. I hope this is a sign we're moving toward a society that's based on understanding why people do what they do and developing solutions that address root causes.