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@9HBL7K312mos12MO
I think if kids are really passionate about something they should express it in moderation. Also to just keep them safe from groups and social media
@9HBV35C12mos12MO
I believe that children should get involve when they’re old enough to understand what is going on. This will help them get a clearer idea of what the problems are.
@9HBC5FT12mos12MO
I believe that depending on their age they should be allowed. I think this because everyone’s voice matters. They should be able to speak their truth, but at a young age it’s harder for you to be taken seriously.
@9HB52R5New Democratic12mos12MO
It's important for children to know that their voice matters, but for their own safety it would be best to avoid public speaking and protests.
Yes, because it makes them feel like they are part of social issues that affect them - even if they are not of voting age - because it does affect them.
@9H9VCL512mos12MO
Social Activism is great, but that should be up to the kid to decide and not the school
@9HBXZ6KConservative12mos12MO
I believe that depending on their age they should be allowed. I think this because everyone’s voice matters. They should be able to speak their truth, but at a young age it’s harder for you to be taken seriously.
@9H9RMMV12mos12MO
Social activism is good, but schools must avoid instilling their own beliefs.
@9H9PJYC12mos12MO
No, kids should be acting like children, not just thrown into real world problems.
@9HB3VYD12mos12MO
Student should be encouraged to learn about social activism and active issues, but wait until they are at the right age to make their own choices and have opinions on social issues.
@9HBJZMC12mos12MO
Yes, we need to teach the children of the future all of the things we think is important if we are to have promising future.
@9HCPGGR12mos12MO
Yes for sure. Having students participate in social activism would be really good for their mental and physical health, and that's how you can meet new and more people and become friends with them.
@9H9QP5V12mos12MO
Yes but it depends how young they are I would say age 8 plus is best for reasonable decision making. I agree people from a young age should be educated and have the right to share their own views and opinions to grow.
@9HCNZ2V12mos12MO
Absolutely not, children should be focusing on their current studies, not being introduced to the world problems.
@9HB9MBD12mos12MO
Yes, they should be encouraged to enhance their personal growth. As they learn about ongoing issues and also develop critical thinking skills.
@9H9TJ8K12mos12MO
No because they do not have a full grasp on what they are doing and could possibly get harmed or hurt doing this.
@9H6HL22New Democratic12mos12MO
Yes, young students have a voice and it should be respected
@9H66NKK12mos12MO
To an extent. Kids these days are dense and don't understand how the world around them really works.
@9HCKHRX12mos12MO
I believe that students and children should be told that they are able to participate, but not encouraged. Young peoples opinions can be easily influenced by other people, and so I wouldn't want them to participate in something because someone else told them that it would be a good idea.
@9HBCVCK12mos12MO
No because I feel that they are not responsible enough to be knowable.
@9H9WKBX12mos12MO
no children need to be trained up by their parents
No, because a childs life should not be made political at such a young age because having the expirienceof an actual childhood is different than having a social political life.
@9H6DS9212mos12MO
No because its their choice and should not be pressured into it
@9HCKGC712mos12MO
I believe that depending on their age they should be allowed. I think this because everyone’s voice matters. They should be able to speak their truth, but at a young age it’s harder for you to be taken seriously.
@9HCGMCT12mos12MO
It's important for children to know that their voice matters, but for their own safety it would be best to avoid public speaking and protests.
@9HCCVDZ12mos12MO
Yes because they bring new ideas and they know the needs of the Yung people I think is a good aidea they can participate
@9HCCPVG12mos12MO
No, their Too young to even make a decision for themselves
@9HCMD2912mos12MO
No, children should be free to choose if they want to participate in activism without influence
@9HCG5X412mos12MO
Yes, helps provide students with different view points.
@9HBH2Y612mos12MO
Yes, I think they should because it's important to know how the world is and who you are going to meet.
@9H9N3DS12mos12MO
Yes because they need to understand what is going on around them.
@9HBRVSW12mos12MO
NO, They should only focus on studies and should not be forced or something to do anything.
@9HBT66C12mos12MO
no students in highschool don’t know everything they should know to be able to participate in social activism and most parents try to force their beliefs on their children
@9H65F9L12mos12MO
Yes, because the longer you stay in a system without challenging it the more complacent you become
That should up to them and if the parents let them.
@9HBBY8P12mos12MO
I think it is important for students to get educated on politics from a non biased stand point but they should not be involved in political activism because we don’t have all the information.
students from a young age, specifically elementary students should not be concerned about politics in the first place. They should participate when they are older and have a better understanding of the world around them.
@9HB4KG312mos12MO
Social activism is good, but schools must avoid instilling their own beliefs.
@9HBBRVPNew Democratic12mos12MO
Yeah they should, this is because this will help them develop social skills at a young age
@9R2DVSZ4mos4MO
Yes, students should be encouraged to stand up for what they believe in but too many educators use this power to instill their personal beliefs in their students.
@9QZXLVR4mos4MO
I'm not sure, I'm too stupid to know what that means lmao.
@9QYHT2W4mos4MO
To a point. Kids are naive and believe a lot of stupid things. So just letting them blindly participate in something like this is a slippery slope. All It takes is one lobbying group to convince kids they are right. And the kids will blindly believe them. But they should also be encouraged to speak there opinions, but also be taught that their opinion can be wrong and no one will ever care about their opinion as much as they do themselves.
@9QXC4334mos4MO
Absolutely not. Let’s them be kids and when they’re legal voting age they can engage in political social activism
I wouldn’t say “ young “ is a good thing. Highschool is when most students start really forming their opinions, and they should express those opinions in ways their comfortable with
@9QX3VL94mos4MO
Yes, to help enhance their social life and social construct around them.
@9QSYXP94mos4MO
Encouraging students to participate in social activism from a young age has numerous benefits for example
Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Fosters empathy, compassion, and understanding of social issues
@9QSYQCS4mos4MO
I think that students should be taught about activism and participate in it if they want to. I don't think they should be introduced to the problems of the world until they reach an older age, let kids be kids.
@9QSH3TL 5mos5MO
Students should have time to learn who they are, and what their beliefs are before they are pressured to participate in activism. <-- i agree with whoever said this
Yes they should be encouraged to generalize the Idea that everyone has a voice no matter age or race
@9QQY2XL5mos5MO
I think that students should learn about all these topics at a young age, rather than immediately be encouraged to participate in social activism while they’re unprepared and still learning and developing their own ideas and opinions.
@9QQVKZB5mos5MO
No, as young children are easily influenced by the opinions on others they idolize, such as content creators and older family members.
@9QQTDZD5mos5MO
Yes, as it will make for a stronger more educated future of kids.
@9QQMRLD5mos5MO
No because it can be very dangerous as they are little and don't have a lot of knowledge
@9QQKH69Conservative5mos5MO
yes they should be aloud to advocate their opinions
Yes they should because they should be educated about the world around them and know how to react if something similar happens to them.
@9QQGGYJ5mos5MO
Students should have time to learn who they are, and what their beliefs are before they are pressured to participate in activism.
@9QQ8S8LNew Democratic5mos5MO
Yes. If we're preparing kids to fix all our problems, then we should at the very least make sure they're involved with the problems we need to fix.
@9QFM9P7 5mos5MO
Student should be educated about it. I think that they should be able to make up their own mind without being influenced by unscrupulous individuals that have a political agenda.
@9QCBRTV5mos5MO
They should first be informed and become productive citizens before they are encouraged to become active. Make your bed first.
@9Q54XLF5mos5MO
If they are there by their own consent and not manipulated into the activism.
@9PZ8ZPN5mos5MO
Students are encouraged intrinsically because they have more free time and everyone is a rebellious little stinker when they are younger lol
@9PXSBSY5mos5MO
Yes, but only starting from the age of 14 because anyone before the age of 14 wouldn't understand the whole idea of an opposing argument.
@9PSHZSC5mos5MO
That’s because it’s great for children to have good experiences where they connect to the society and communicate with social people.
@9PLCT7P5mos5MO
Young students shouldn’t be encouraged or pushed to do anything other than what they want to do, if they wish to be a social activist, great, if not, also great.
@9HDB88512mos12MO
I believe young students should participate in more social activities as it will help them develop their social skills and, social confidence.
@9HBY8MV12mos12MO
Yes, because students should learn from their mistakes.
@9HBY7BD12mos12MO
I believe that depending on their age they should be allowed. I think this because everyone’s voice matters. They should be able to speak their truth, but at a young age it’s harder for you to be taken seriously.
@9HCMTBX12mos12MO
Yes, it is important to advocate for what you believe to be right or just
Not to spoil a childhood with todays issues but to enforce a mental fortititude in the youth to resist and fight for what they believe.
@9H9T9D212mos12MO
Social activities help your social life grow. IT helps you learn from our mistakes . It helps you grow for the future.
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