I think the issue is that most teenagers don't have a cohesive ideology, so they cling to political beliefs as a surrogate identity. This in itself isn't a problem exclusive to young people - the majority of adults are still ideologically incoherent - but young people are particularly attracted to extremism because they are desperate to be part of a larger narrative that provides them with answers. I don't think a lot of them really understand what it is they're supporting because they view it as an abstract aesthetic rather than a true ideology with a real world material impact. It's a reaction to feeling powerless in a liberal democracy.

I don't mean to excuse teenage fascism - these kids need to be caught early and educated on the way their views damage the world, and I'm sure there are true believers out there who are beyond saving. The pipeline is certainly there and I'm sure that many fascist teens grow up to be fascist adults. Most of us, however, change our views as we become more comfortable with ourselves and secure in our identities. If someone wants to help the working class today then I am comfortable looking past the mistakes they made as children.