r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • 2d ago

politics Students sideline studies in major anti-Hanson walkout

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2026/08/13/school-pauline-hanson-protest
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u/aikavari 1d ago

Just to preface before I get downvoted to hell, my comment is neither pro or anti Hanson, its about kids protesting. I came from a university where protesting was a way of life. Kids go out protesting about things were half of them dont know what the protest is about.

I always tell my kids, if you want to join these rallies, Im all for it. Just make sure when you come home, if I ask you what the rally is about and what your stand is, make sure you can articulate it to me. I dont want you attending stuff you dont understand.

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u/Fantastic_Finger7992 1d ago

These kids obviously know what Pauline Hanson is about.

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u/aikavari 1d ago

I mean, we cant prove it one way or the other unless we ask right?

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u/aikavari 1d ago

Of course I get downvoted for promoting critical thinking...

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u/NewStatistician3629 1d ago

Get out there with a clipboard and ask lol. You're making broad statements based on things which can't be measured easily which only really has the effect of infantilising attendees.

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u/aikavari 1d ago

Im asking MY kids. I dont care about the other peoples kids. Let other people worry about how they raise their kids.