Have you engaged your children in political discussions? With today’s climate, there’s much to unpack and many lessons to be learned. By having age-appropriate discussions on the issues and by getting them involved in the election process, you may be surprised at what your kids already know. You may even find they can offer very simplistic solutions to some of the world’s challenges.
Two years ago, our lead writer, Will Zwart, wrote an article, 10 Ways to Teach Kids About Civic Engagement. This article is packed with fun ideas to get your kids involved in the political process. As we are weeks away from a major Presidential Election, we thought it would be a good idea to re-visit Will’s suggestions.
In addition to working toward holding an Article V Amending Convention, we at Maryland Convention of States Action are focused on connecting with people on issues they care about and teaching them how to make a difference. That includes you and your children.
No matter your children’s age, they’re never too young to learn about how their world works. You may be raising a future President, educator, lawyer or journalist. Offering them an opportunity to learn about how government was meant to work will assist them in creating a bright new world for themselves and their children.
Convention of States Action offers lots of resources and opportunities to learn about our government. We partner with people like you, our fellow citizens, look at what's working and what's not and look for solutions. It's easy to get involved in whatever way feels good to you. If you haven’t yet completed our survey on the issues that are most important to you, here’s where you can find that.
