Little did I know when I first coined the pseudonym 'Strident Student' for the birth of the blog some eighteen months ago, how true this would turn out to be. The eldest has taken it upon herself to become involved in a wide variety of causes and developed strong political views to accompany her already decidedly ethical/idealist approach. In between studying (allegedly), she's involved with Chocolate Box (a voluntary scheme to provide support and education to prostitutes), helps with a teaching scheme for disadvantaged children, sits on the student union council and more recently has been found stating her views on the cuts to Further Education on News24....does beg the question whether she'll manage to get a degree next year, but she is making the world a better place in her own small way :o)
No surprise then that she is today stewarding coach C of Steel City students who have gone on their merry way to challenge Nick whom she fervently supported through the elections....
Now mother dearest having seen the news, the protest seemingly infiltrated by anarchists and high levels of violence in and around Westminster then been unable to reach eldest by phone sits and frets....
They might leave home but they're never off your radar....
Eldest home safe...refrained from chaining herself to any railings, chucking eggs at Nick, joining the anarchists or any other such tactic which might have provided TV coverage.
ReplyDeleteGlad she is safe, and good on your daughter - it's wonderful she has such passion. It's one thing to complain about how things are, it's another to actually do something about it.
ReplyDeleteAnd while we're at it, here's to non-violent protest!