Its everywhere and its all the time – the 2016 election – some may even say circus. Are your kids asking lots of questions? Do you have all of the answers? One of our favorite sites PBS Kids has a great article on how to explain all of the details to your child and some great suggestions on how to get involved. I remember taking my oldest walking door to door during the 2008 election. Get them interested in our democratic system early!
The Race Is On!
A Parent’s Guide to Talking About the Presidential Election
No matter what your political beliefs, there’s one thing parents can agree on: We’ll be inundated with election coverage over the next few weeks. Chances are that your child has begun to notice campaign signs, television commercials, news coverage, T-shirts, bumper stickers, buttons and conversations about the election.