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With the presidential election taking place this week, what better time to talk to your kids about patriotism and civic responsibility.  Do your kids know the meaning of democracy?  Have you ever been to a political rally together or wrote letters to congressmen and women?  These are all things that can help teach your kids about core democratic values.  Here are some other suggestions.

1.  Talk to your children about significant events or holidays.  Explain to them what the presidential election is and why voting is such an important freedom we have as Americans.  Discuss the 4th of July and talk to your kids about the American revolution.  Or, attend a parade during  patriotic holidays.

2.  Vote.  What better lesson to show your kids, than democracy in action.  Talk to your kids about the candidates and bring them to the polls with you.  Letting them see you in the act of voting is a great lesson in itself.

3.  Discuss what it means to be free.  Do your kids know that there are countries where children can’t choose what they want to do when they grow up?  Or, places where you don’t have the freedom of religion or speech?  Talk to your kids about the freedoms we have as Americans.

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