It's a great learning opportunity for them! 
I remember when I went to the voting station with my dad and although it was not terribly exciting, I remember feeling that it was a very important thing that he was doing.
My dd is in 2nd grade and has been following the elections both locally and nationally and it's been neat to see her develop her own political views. I've been letting her watch the debates and she sees the signs and the local ads for propositions. We are going to wake up very early tomorrow, get in line and she can see all the other people who think it's important enough to get up and vote. They usually have a kids voting booth there so she can cast her vote, too. I am going to tell her teacher this afternoon when I pick her up why she may be late to school (although we will be in line before 6AM so hopefully she won't be too late).
Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you to let your kids be part of our precious right to vote and maybe turn them into faithful voters as adults.
I remember when I went to the voting station with my dad and although it was not terribly exciting, I remember feeling that it was a very important thing that he was doing.
My dd is in 2nd grade and has been following the elections both locally and nationally and it's been neat to see her develop her own political views. I've been letting her watch the debates and she sees the signs and the local ads for propositions. We are going to wake up very early tomorrow, get in line and she can see all the other people who think it's important enough to get up and vote. They usually have a kids voting booth there so she can cast her vote, too. I am going to tell her teacher this afternoon when I pick her up why she may be late to school (although we will be in line before 6AM so hopefully she won't be too late).
Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you to let your kids be part of our precious right to vote and maybe turn them into faithful voters as adults.
, DS would have loved that.
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