Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the political group LFI and a presidential candidate, asked parents of high school students to wear white helmets or white armbands during upcoming protests, especially the one on Tuesday, October 6. He made this request while participating in the Pride parade in Paris, arguing that adult presence during demonstrations helps keep things calm. Mélenchon referenced past protests, such as those following the death of Malik Oussekine in 1994 or in the 1990s, suggesting that adult involvement had helped make those events more peaceful. He emphasized the need to protect young people and called for a more compassionate approach toward youth, stating that responding with police violence is not acceptable. Mélenchon also urged young people to use only non-violent methods of protest, noting that actions like burning trash cans do not help their cause. Deputy Pouria Amirshahi, from an ecological political group, echoed Mélenchon’s call, asking adults to wear white helmets alongside high school students on Tuesday. The protest movement has grown stronger since September 17, with 735 educational institutions affected on Friday, according to Education Minister Édouard Geffray. In several cities, clashes between students and police have been reported, with more than 5,000 people detained since Monday, as stated by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. The demonstrations, which began in response to proposed education reforms, have become a major issue in French politics. Students are protesting against changes to the high school curriculum and the evaluation system, which they argue place excessive pressure on students. The protests have drawn widespread public attention and have led to growing tensions between youth and authorities. Authorities have been trying to manage the situation through dialogue and increased police presence. However, the number of arrests and incidents of violence has continued to rise. Some politicians, like Mélenchon, have called for a peaceful approach, while others have criticized the protests as disruptive. The situation remains tense as the movement continues to gain momentum across the country.