Young kids are being brainwashed in the public school systems, then paying to have their opinions formed for them in colleges. They don't think on their own, they repeat what they are told. These Florida kids are a perfect example.
I agree completely with the brainwashing that goes on in these schools. It's blatantly obvious when you begin to read the articles week in and week out about some teacher cramming their leftist beliefs down the students throats.
In regards to these rallies, I do wonder what percentage of these kids showing up is based more on egotistical social media reasons or simply " at a place to be" rather than anything grounded in principled political beliefs.
Regardless, I still feel pretty good as a whole going forward in the next 10 years or so.
Thomas Sowell and Charles Krauthammer were both avowed leftists growing up and look how they turned out.
Some of the most hardcore Marxists become the most steadfast conservatives once they make the switch.
I know I have certainly become more conservative with age.
There is anecdotal evidence as well. I've reads 100s and 100s of comments on Youtube from former leftys admitting how crazy this all has become and how it has forced them to switch their beliefs as well.