Children Quote by Nicky Morgan
“Radicalisation or the risk of children being drawn into non violent extremism is a very real threat in this country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament debate on extremism, 2020
Children are vulnerable to non‑violent extremist influences, posing a genuine national risk.
In simple terms: Kids can be drawn into extremist ideas.
Key Takeaway
Monitor and educate youth about extremist narratives.
Themes
safety
extremism
education
Mood
concerned
alert
Type
policy
warning
When to use this quote
- schools
- community programs
- family discussions
- online monitoring
Key Concepts
radicalisation
social influence
prevention
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we distinguish harmful influence from genuine political engagement?
- What role should families play in early detection?
A Different Perspective
Extremist ideas can also stem from legitimate grievances, complicating interventions.
![“It's radical Islamic terrorism. And yet, when you see the last eight years, something's gone wrong to call it violent extremism or man-caused disasters. It would be as if we were looking at [Adolf] Hitler in the 1930s. And we were afraid to say that he was a Nazi.” quote by Victor Davis Hanson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68f/victor-davis-hanson-5043_1930s_it-s-radical-islamic-terrorism-and-yet-w_822679.jpg)
