# French parents join school protests to support and protect their children

https://mins.news/en/item/89769

- France 24, 2026-10-07 13:22 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261007-french-parents-join-school-protests-to-support-and-protect-their-children

> Widespread protests over anger at France’s school system took place across the country on Tuesday. Police used tear gas and water cannons after violence broke out among some people at the edges of the marches. Parents marched with their children to back their cause and, after several teenagers were injured, to help keep them safe from further clashes.

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