STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THE UPCOMING 2024 ELECTION

With the 2024 election a week away, parents and educators are finding that children are increasingly curious, if not a bit anxious, about the politics of the upcoming election. Starting conversations with kids about the election provides a unique chance to teach them about democracy, civic responsibility, and respectful discourse. Engaging children in these discussions is not only informative but also helps foster critical thinking skills. Here are a few strategies from the experts to help you talk to your children about the upcoming 2024 election. Parents talking with child using technology. ADOBE STOCK IMAGES “Kids are incredibly perceptive and often pick up on the political discussions happening around them,” explains Dr. Jamie Howard, a psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, in a recent Facebook Live. “When we talk to them about voting, we empower them to see how individuals can impact society. It’s about making them feel they’re part of something bigger.” Dr. Howard suggests that simplifying language and focusing on core concepts, like fairness and helping the community, can help young children grasp the importance of voting. Mother and daughter talking. PEXELS.COM A recent survey by The Week Junior and YouGov revealed that 67% of children aged 8...