This hits so close to home, and to solve this, we need to start from home. As a mother of two young children, I am concerned by culture/parental values that prioritise performance/ child’s autonomy over morality which is a fabric of our society. The drive to see the child ace at everything in life and to win at all costs has taken over our fundamental wiring that we all long for connection. Well-meaning, loving and engaging parents unknowingly create fertile ground for raising narcissistic and sociopathic individuals - which feels right to them as long as their children win. We must check our parental values and be conscious about what we pass on to the next generation. This needs self-awareness, which may not be enough to move a needle. We need consequences. We need a cultural shift that prioritises connection, collaboration and support over performance and allows less room for brilliant jerks.