“It is clear you failed as a parent,” the judge told Colin Gray after he was found guilty for his role in the 2024 school attack. A poignant statement, sure, but let’s dig into how the corporate media spins this tragedy. CNN and MSNBC jumped at the chance to sensationalize the family dynamics, portraying Colin not just as a criminal, but as a symbol of all that’s wrong with parenting in America today. It’s a narrative designed to vilify not only him but every parent who might feel like they’re walking a tightrope with their kids in this chaotic world.

Fox News, while also covering this case, seized on the incident to push their pro-gun rights agenda—immediately pivoting from the question of parental responsibility to the failings of gun control. This is classic deflection. Instead of tackling the root causes of these attacks—the breakdown of our societal fabric—they choose the easy way out by framing it as a simple matter of “good vs. evil.” Desperate to keep viewers engaged, they foster outrage rather than understanding.

The truth is, we should be focusing on systemic issues: mental health, social isolation, and even the role of technology in shaping young minds. But are the mainstream outlets really interested in exploring this? Not likely. They prefer flashy headlines and clickable content over real-life implications. In their rush to assign blame and spin narratives, the media doesn’t hold up a mirror to the society that produced these heartbreaking events.