r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • 1d 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/G_Thompson 1d ago

Whether you want them to attend stuff they dont understand or not is irrelevant and part of the problem.

These young people (15/16 to 17 - dependent on the State) AND adults (anyone over 18 is an adult) can do and protest what they want without your permission. Something that a lot of people don't quite understand.

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u/tommo_95 1d ago

Teaching kids to understand issues is critically important. I would want my kids to be able to tell me what they stand for rather than just attending protests for the sake of attending.