In my country, Australia, there were six long lockdowns. Not being able to socialise regularly over that chunk of a few years could have affected people.
I am Gen Y and in my early-mid 30s now. I was actually homeschooled my entire life. I felt that being homeschooled really affected my ability to socialise. I was learning basic social skills into my mid 20s, which was fairly embarrassing for me.
That’s absolutely insane they arrest kids for being in fights these days. When I was in high school in the late 90s, that would have gotten you laughed out of the building.
That’s a very abusive thing they’re doing. It’s normal for kids to fight, and obviously you should be allowed to defend yourself.