Thank you very much for this dedicated comment. I am glad that such a reaction is coming.
It is not easy to deal with the situation. It is one thing to remember one's teenage years, quite another to find a position as a parent. I myself work with young adults in the social field and I am aware that most of these resistances have an honest and serious background. The fact that my son warned me in advance and that I don't have to learn about his absence from the school first is very valuable, I agree with you. My son and I have a very good relationship, although it is extremely difficult to have a relaxed conversation with him, in which he also listens to my point of view.
A good citizen, in my view, is someone who maintains a good balance between serving the community and always encourages himself to become aware that life is development and that one can be confrontational in life without becoming a nuisance to others. Someone who claims ethical values for himself and thinks to live by them.
Yes, you are right, he should make up for the missed school material. I have now decided to make a telephone call with the teacher and inform her where my son is at the moment. I think it is always good to be pro-active and not wait for others to react. It took me some time, this article and your answer helped me. Thank you very much for that!
Of course it's not easy when your ethical standards are questioned - particularly not if your own family gives you that challenge. It's hard to get people of that age to listen - particularly as a parent.
Based on your definition of a good citizen, it seems that both you and your son live up to your standards.
How did the school react? Here in Austria, the ministry ruled that students' attendance of Fridays for Future is not to be counted as an excuse for their absence. A move that, in my opinion, shows helplessness and a lack of actual willingness / the ability to start a dialogue with our youth...