As I've mentioned, I'm the mother of two girls, 16 and 11, and one of the many things I love about being a parent is having the opportunity to watch them grow not only developmentally but also as individuals. My 6th grader had her world greatly expanded last year by the introduction of World History and the study of events before and after World War II. Having a discussion with her takeaway from class and the development of how she sees her place, and America's, on the world stage has been a truly rewarding experience. I've been having these types of discussions with my oldest since she first decided to become a vegetarian and discovered the Beetle's catalog at age 10. So it's with great enthusiasm that we as a family prepare to watch the presidential debates of 2012.
As parents it is critically important that we raise engaged and responsible citizens that vote and care about the issues that directly impact their lives. I know that some teachers are also encouraging their students to watch the debates tonight and have set aside time to answer general questions about the democratic and debate process. Will any of you be watching the debates with your kids tonight? If so, share some of your stories, I'd love to hear about some of your experiences.
Nicole
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