Should students be encouraged to participate in social activism from a young age, and why?

Students should be in a position where they can form their own opinions without influence from others in their lives, and only then should be encouraged to participate in social activism

I agree with this, I definitely think it's more damaging for younger generations to remain ignorant to social issues occurring within the UK and teaching them young in an unbiased well will help them in their futures.

Gives them reason to inquire on political issues and develop a broad and critical view of society.

Students should be able to express their voices and opinions

Yes, because they are the ones who will have to live in the future created by current politics.

Yes to give importance to politics for young people

Yes, but only feeling free to express their opinions, not joining in with major protests.

They should be allowed to, but not forced. This will allow society is keep moving forwards without force.

No, being encouraged into social activism inevitably happens via someone indoctrinating a child into having a certain belief that they have not had the time or resources to properly evaluate for themselves.

Yes, encourage participation but also get points of view and debates with varying views.

I think so, but their brains need to fully develop and understand the reasoning towards other views and perspectives as well as respecting others' ideas and thoughts.

no they should have a choice on their own beliefs not influenced by teachers

No, putting ideas on children at a young age is manipulation of what they could grow up to believe themselves.

I think students and young people should have the opportunity to participate and express their views as well as discussing about issus that will have to be faced in their life time from a young age and should be encouraged

Yes, so many people have been disempowered and being taught to have a voice from a young age is crucial

Yes, encourages critical thinking and forming opinions

Not sure if anyone shuold be encourged but you should stand up for what you beleive in without the threat of of being silenced providing that action is taken in a peaceful manor.

I agree with this, I definitely think it's more damaging for younger generations to remain ignorant to social issues occurring within the UK and teaching them young in an unbiased well will help them in their futures.

No because activists like just stop oil and Greta Thunberg have ruined a generation of kids

No, absolutely not. Children and adolecents can be more easily influenced and manipulated by charismatic individuals who can exploit their natural curiosity and openness, due to their limited life experience and underdeveloped critical thinking skills. Information is now commonly presented in a biased or one-sided manner in media and education, making it harder for individuals to form well-rounded, informed opinions. This contributes majorly to the polarization of society on various issues. This is why there is a rise in popularity for Communism/Socialism, strong intollerance toward conservatives and wild lies being strongly pushed and adopted as the truth by a large portion of the population out of fear (eg, Males can become women just by saying so, Men can get pregnant etc).

No because they need time to gain their own opinion.

yes because it will teach them about the issues that are going on in the world and they can help out

Yes, young people should play a part in their future

It depends on the age of the student. Older students should be granted the autonomy to make that decision for themselves, but offered the right guidance on how to go about partaking (promoting non-violent activism and the consequences of this). Younger students should be aware of activism, but not given the accessible tools to actively partake, as this is something the parents should deal with rather than external encouragement

No. I don't think enough research is done by themselves and they follow the trend.

Yes. Students should take an introductory in their own futures

I believe that they should be encouraged to participate in social activism as it allows them to broaden their view on certain issues

yes because it allows people to express their opinions

Yes, the right to protest is key when giving the people of that country a voice. Protest should be peaceful and meaningful

All students and young people should be encouraged to learn more and get involved with politics from an early age.

Yes, if you can’t experiment and explore your views and have the freedom to express them when young and especially a student, when will you develop this?

Yes I believe it is important to exercise our right to protest

No. Sounds like indoctrination, unless it's uncontroversial and unambiguously good (general charity, environmental responsibility).

Yes. I don't think anyone should be forced to participate but I think everyone has the right to.

Yes, but there needs to be unbiased education and allow them to think critically for themselves.

I'm completely against social activism. It's a waste of timer, and young people need to uphold values, and focus on their futures. Activism wastes young people's potentials.

Yes, because they should be aware of the problems happening around them

Yes, because it encourages people to want to vote and to want to make their opinion count.

Yes, because they will have to live with the consequeces of the older generations actions

Yes, by doing that they can learn that they can also make a difference in the world.

Yes so that they learn about being responsible citizens and having a say.

Yes as it gives them an interest in politics and deciding their future.

No bloody disgraceful. Kids these days have gone woke and been infected with the third world.

No formal social activism is virtue signalling, only those who genuinely feel the need to express themselves should

I don't really mind because of if you are encouraging them you are not trying to force them to participate especially if they don't want to.

Yes, it is important to be encouraged to learn how everyone is affected by certain social issues and policies, being involved in activism allows this

yes it’s important that the future generations understand what is happening in the world and especially in their own country

If it is a issue that affects them in any kind of way,They should have the right to

It encourages them to research, be active in the community and stay informed

Politics are the core of society and together with morality and culture can make positive change.

They should be encouraged to as this will increase their feelings of connection to the system and increase voting levels, social engagement etc

Yes - we need to understand our voices are important, and the ones in charge need to hear it! If they listened, activism wouldn't be needed...

Yes, they should be encouraged to speak their minds and opinions.

Yes, many young people hold valuable political views, and their voice is just as important as anyone else's.

yes. people, no matter the age, have the right for their. opinions to be heard. maybe not put to use, but should definetly be heard.

Yes because it is important for everyone to feel they can express their opinion when even they are young. However don’t encourage it, teach them it so that it is there as a last resort, otherwise encouraging is just too extreme.

They should be given the means and freedom to form their own opinions from unbiased and varied perspectives.

They shouldn’t be encouraged, unless they want to.

I believe they should be, but not too young of an age, because many young people do have very firm and justifiable views, but some are still unsure.

yes, it’s important for young people to understand relevant issues in society and how this effects them, it shows them that they have a voice and they don’t have to sit back and accept everything.

No. Because they haven’t experienced the wider world yet

Yes, it increases political engagement amongst young people and gives them more power to shape views of other demographics.

No. They do not know what they want for breakfast never mind activism

Yes, because democracy is important and we need to have people voting and speaking their opinions,

no. because a child should be a child. leave them alone

Yes it’s good to have young people interested in activism

Yes, because the future depends on young people caring about something

Nope, it encourages rebellious behaviour which can cause chaos

They should be allowed to, but not encouraged to the point it distracts them from school work

Yes! It’s very important for young people to develop strong political beliefs and voice them.

Yes, but not mandatory for higher education, or employment

Yes absolutely, a wide exploration of every topic is important so our children can form their own opinions. No matter the topic.

They should be able to participate but it has to be based on believes and not mass hysteria

Yes. Too many people devalue politics and social activism, referring to people with opinions or who champion causes as "keyboard warriors" or "snowflakes" when they are simply passive bystanders who allow things to happen around them. Caring about what happens in our world and wanting to have an influence on it is a positive trait and I hope to instill passion and conviction in my children.

Student shouldn’t be encouraged if they show no interest, but those who do should be acknowledged.

Yes, they should. They should care about the world they live in and be allowed to express they’re opinion

Absolutely, yes. Political activity is incredibly important in fostering a sense of community.

Yes. Social activism can help a person understand communities and politics at large. Activism leads to engagement and engagement is a good way to progress,

They should be encouraged because it gets them use to fighting for what they believe in and not accepting the short end of the stick if it’s unjust however they shouldn’t be forced to take part as it is always someone’s choice whether they not they choose to fight for something.

Encourage is the wrong word, noone should be encouraged but they should be free to act if they feel it is right to do so

Depends on if they have been taught critical thinking skills or whether they are just parroting whatever is viewed at the time as "politically correct".

yes, they should be engaged with the political world around them. they should be allowed to take days off school to participate in protest

Yes, because you are forced to engage in critical thinking and form an opinion on the world you live in and the people you live with

No they should learn about social activism but not participate until an adult

I am indifferent to this, they should be able to choose to do what they like

Yes because the younger generation should have more say

Yes because to change the world we want to live in people need to speak up and should have the courage to do so instilled in them from a young age

They should be encouraged to research and educate THEMSELVES on issues - and not necessarily those pushed onto them by teachers or guardians.

Yes, but in a healthy way. Its important to teach young people how to critically evaluate social activism campaigns and empower them to know how to inform themselves properly so they don't just grow up and support anything that's popular

Yes to benefit others and gain skills and connections

Yes, it will grow their knowledge and understanding of wider issues.

Yes, as it teaches them to use their voices to advocate and gives them a place in society

Yes, because the government seems to be trying to make it harder to engage in these activities

yes, they should as being unsocial from a young age can lead to a rougher life throughout their years and potentially multiple issues such as social anxiety etc.

Yes. Because realising you’re being ripped off by your govt is a lessson best learnt early

They should be encouraged to fight for their beliefs, but allowed to decide their own beliefs

Yes. Because change only comes when it is pressed for.

I think people are entitled and should stand up for what they feel is right/wrong. This doesn't mean however that they have the right to vandalise or inflict hurt onto others

because its important to understand and fight for social equality from a young age.