Politics have always been a hot topic, especially around election time and during Presidential Inauguration. But many parents don’t view politics as a topic they discuss with their children. Discussing politics with children, however, is important in teaching them how government affects the world and how their opinion counts . Easy ways to discuss politics with children and encourage interest are:
- Talk about the privilege of voting . Taking your kids to the voting booth shows them firsthand how the voting process works and shows them how their vote counts.
- Keep it simple. Because children process information in a different way, it is best to keep answers as concrete as possible.
- Keep it positive . Being positive and enthusiastic in the presidential campaign sets a precedent in what kind of voters your children will be in the future.
- Get historical . Children like to ask ‘why’ and political events can often be explained through old pictures… or even from a visit to the museum!
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