In a stunning display of questionable parenting choices, adults have shamelessly recruited children as the unwitting faces of protests against the jeepney modernization program. What better way to advance a cause than to parade youngsters, blissfully ignorant of the complexities surrounding transportation policy? Clearly, indoctrinating the innocent is the latest trend in grassroots activism.

These miniature activists, unable to distinguish between a jeepney and a toy car, are thrust onto the frontline to voice opinions they can’t possibly comprehend. This blatant child exploitation not only undermines the credibility of the protests but raises eyebrows at the ethics of those orchestrating these stunts.

The Departments of Social Welfare Administration and Justice should intervene promptly to protect these unwitting pawns. Let’s spare the children from the political puppetry and let them enjoy their juice boxes and playdates instead of shouldering the weight of societal grievances. 

Shame on those who exploit the purity of childhood for their agenda, turning innocence into a tool for manipulation.