to take 7 yo DD on an EDL march?

[bejeezus]

Id like to encourage a bit of political activism
Or at the very least, political awareness
show her that you can stand up against what you believe is wrong
you're either part of the problem or part of the solution etc etc

or do EDL protests get rough?

you might want to add "protest" or "anti" to your title...

Oh Crap!! Yes -ANTI EDL.....ANTI

I repeat....ANTI EDL

And no, I wouldn't take my dc to an EDL protest march for the reasons you fear.

You could stay at the back in case of ag?

If she's 7, I'd maybe start with something less inflammable?!

oh thank god for that!

I hope you mean Anti-EDL...

I wouldn't, they can get out of hand. I think most people are aware that the EDL are a bunch of wankers.

Bejeezus, that well-known EDL supporter

lol i would go

Phew!

lowers pitchfork

Not at 7, no.

At that age, being made aware is enough. Your dd will pick up your views on things.

Whoops We had a EDL march and an anti march in our town and yes it did get rough,fights, a few smoke bombs and arrests.
It might be ok if you stick to the back though.

There has been a lot of trouble at these things, I don't think it would be safe. Can't you show her a clip on youtube and say why you oppose them?

Cant you show her a newspaper or put the tv on, rather than take the risk of a small child getting caught up in a violent crowd.

I dont see the need to get a child so young involved in politics actually.

The actual marches themselves are fairly tame. I think the police do a good job of keeping the EDL and the anti EDL protests very seperate.

It's afterwards that's the trouble, when there's been a lot of drinking.

I think we'll go...just looking at some press releases for it...it starts in town centre...we could always divert and go shopping if its a bit dark!

I know she will pick up my views.....but it brings it to life doesnt it? its like a theory lesson vs a practical lesson

i love a bit of activism, but its been a while and most of what I have been involved in has been peaceful...not really involving 2 oppossing groups (except for the police of course)

My mum took me on CND rallies at that age but there wasn't any chance of it getting messy.

Maybe take her to a political event that isn't a march?

thanks ferret and fuddle for the insights

I wouldn't
I got caught in the middle if two opposing marches once
Was v. Scary
I was 14 not 7

she is 7 for gods sakes... just take her to the bloody park!

No.

Grew up with this stuff in my town. Wait til she's a teen. It will be scary.

thanks birds and svrider

squeaky theres more to life than the park and Horrid henry

No I wouldn't , by all means talk to her about it but I think it would be too scary to actually go .