Here are 8 tips for talking with your child about the election.

good tips :) My son is so excited- he wants to vote too! Too bad he is only 7.

Great advice. Thank you! My 5 yr old nephew asked if hegets to vote and said it wasnt fair that he doesnt..lol....

Thanks for the tips!

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My youngest son got to vote in a mock election at school last week, and he voted for the candidate he knew I would choose (smile). I wish it were that easy with my older kids! lol No, I honestly have some great conversations with my teens, who are very opinionated. I love how they do have their own strong beliefs and values, and aren't afraid to express them. Their dad and I have been divorced for about ten or eleven years, but it has always been funny and informative for the kids when election time rolls around, as he and I have always been members of opposing parties. I'll have signs for my party's candidate in my yard, and bumper sticker on my car, and he does the same, except with those candidates from his party, so the kids have always been able to hear both sides and make up their own minds.

This time around has been especially interesting, as the kids have always tended to go for the middle of the road, and prefer independent candidates, and they'll make sure I read this site and watch that video. Well, this time around, their dad and I both declared that we were going more independent, and both of us preferred Ron Paul (Gasp! He and I aren't supposed to agree! lol).

excellent tips, my daughter who is 15 is also very excited about the election. She wants Obama to win.

Great tips-my 13 y/o is coming with me today so he can see what it is all about!!

thanks for sharing with us.

Elliott is too little to care. When Elliott was looking at Carl's ballot, we told him to be careful with it because it was important. Elliott asked why, and Carl told him "Daddy's helping to decide who his next boss is going to be" and Elliott said "ok." and put it down. That's all he's said about the election.

We've actually had a really good day...We've stayed glued to the computer for updates and in between she and I both have learned more about presidents of the past than public school ever taught me. That led to a study of the Statue of Liberty...I just love un-schooling!

Great article Mini.

Thanks for posting!

I've decided I am going to let my find their own political view, I look at some kids and they are brainwashed by their parents. As someone who shares different views than the rest of my family, I am not ever going to push my views on my kids.