You know there is an important election coming up, right? That question is asked, tongue-in-cheek, because if you turn on the television you know that there is little else on television. I’m not here to push any candidate or political philosophy.
What I do want to remind you of is the idea that this could be a great learning situation for your children. If your children are young, then let them learn the basics of our form of government, for example, the three branches of government. If they are a bit older, maybe help them learn about the duties of the president, and the importance of our form of government. Take it a step further if your child is late middle school, or high school, and learn how the electoral college works.
It is also a great time to share what you believe with your children. Discuss which candidate you would consider to elect and why. Tell them why you made that choice. Discuss the pros and cons of each candidate, as well as the benefits and detriments of keeping the incumbent. It is possible that your child will choose a different candidate than you do, but this is a great opportunity to open dialogue about what your think is important as far as our country, our government, and our future are concerned.
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