Conflict resolution education

Everyday when you watch the news there has been a shooting, whether it’s a mass shooting, domestic violence or an armed robbery. More times than I can remember, arguments over frivolous things has turned into a shooting, stabbing or some other forms of violence. It seems that people are oblivious to how to resolve conflict an no longer value another person’s life An argument over an online comment erupts when the people involved do not agree. Instead of engaging in a respectful conversation, the natural response for a disagreement automatically results in name calling or a violent response. When children start school, they are taught their ABC’S , counting or spelling. As their education progresses, they are taught more difficult subjects such as algebra or physics. Should conflict resolution be a mandatory subject taught in school?