It brings back memories of a lesson I gave. Teenage students like to believe that they are exerting their own free will as they progress towards adulthood (without knowing the conditions that come with that exalted state). But if we think for a moment about things other than politics. The clothes students wear are mostly dictated by advertising, (any parent who has had to stand in teenage clothes shops whilst their daughters try on an extensive range of clothes, may have noticed the restricted range of colours? The fashion colours for clothes re worked out many months or years in advance. Styles too – so independent thought has lost out here. What foods we eat? – similar I am afraid – adverts rule – McDonalds and KFC, etc. really do not produce quality food, although I will concede it is fast and ….. did not make me sick. Musical tastes are dictated by the play lists of DJ’s and radio stations.
Political views – or should I say personal views? Most teenagers will have similar or polar opposite views to their parents. They are more likely to be influenced by peer pressure.
The interesting thing is how government is increasing its attempts to control. us. New laws to stop demonstrations. Unfortunately for government and fortunately for the rest of us – it is no longer necessary to demonstrate ones abhorrence of Johnson and his ilk – we can do it online.