Students speak at Place d'Italie

On Tuesday, October 13, 17-year-old students Hana, Shanel, and Imahé gathered at Place d'Italie in Paris to discuss the support they receive from their parents, even as the adults express worries and fears about their children's safety.

Parents' mixed feelings

The parents of the students are caught between concern for their children's well-being and a strong sense of solidarity with their fight for education and the future. Many are choosing to support their children's participation in the high school mobilization despite their anxieties.

Students' emotional response

The students expressed pride in their parents' anxiety, seeing it as a sign of care and emotional investment. They also emphasized a shared political solidarity with their parents' stance on the issues at hand.

Parental perspectives published

The views of the parents were also shared in the columns of the Club of "Mediapart," an online news outlet known for its in-depth analysis and commentary on social and political issues in France.