The kids were coerced as well. Still today there are vaccine requirements in place for entry to university, some employers require them for kids to participate in work placement and apprenticeships -- that is today. In the middle of the scam those were mandated , and there was massive pressure on parents to be virtue signallers and get the kids poked. Most of the young sports players were required to have a vaccine -- even Tennis Australia had a requirement.
That is a lot of pressure to put on a 14 year old , the age in the lowest risk category.
Don't blame the ignorant masses, they are only to be pitied. Blame the policy makers who know all along it was a political agenda and work to make them accountable .