How Colleges and Universities Are Restoring Civility on Campus

A commentary piece argues that colleges and universities are investing in programs to restore civility on campus, describing how breakdowns in behavior and discipline can carry over from childhood into student unrest. The author cites a recent headline about a flight canceled after a toddler allegedly wasn’t buckled in, expanding the point to how public settings reveal differences in parenting and expectations. The piece also references longer-term concerns about fear, hate, and division being amplified over the “Biden/Harris years,” linking incivility trends to broader political rhetoric. It frames university efforts as attempts to reinforce values that parents and families may not have instilled.