I
remember my first election--the excitement, the drama, the campaign
slogans, and the speeches. Amber did back handsprings at the end of her
speech. My slogan was, "Catch a Clue, Darcy's for You." And, David
passed out cookies with his name on them.Everyone remembers their first election, either a student council election or maybe even their first presidential election. The 2012 election process is in full swing and our children are noticing. My daughters ask if the political ads are correct and we watched some of the debates together--although their attention wandered quickly.
During this election talk to your children about the process.
Explain the role of political ads.
Teach about the difference in political parties and the purpose of parties.
Talk to them about signs and billboards you see.
Tell your children why we vote and that voting makes us equal because we all have one vote.
Take them to the polls when you vote.
One of the most important lessons elections can teach is respect. Elections are a time for parents to show their children how to have differing opinions without being disrespectful. We are fortunate to live in a country where we can voice our opinion and act upon it through voting.
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Halloween
is just around the corner and many households are getting their
costumes ready. It is the question my kids receive most this time of
year, "What are you going to be for Halloween?" Of course, they have
changed their minds many times and I am waiting until their response is a
little more consistent before I act upon it.