by Bridget Kenevan, WSP Middle and High School Counselor
As the mom of a teenage son, the topic of the current presidential race has been on my mind. In that role, I think often about how this election season, and the ways in which the messages of the current presidential campaigns might impact my son and his peers.
The upcoming election is fast approaching, and we are all, including our children, being inundated with input from multiple sources such as yard signs in our neighborhoods, the candidates speaking on television or radio, and comments overheard at school or in the community at large. This election may spark a myriad of feelings and questions for your children. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to talk with our kids about politics, how to answer their questions, and how to support them through what might be a stressful or difficult time.
This article from KPBS offers some helpful suggestions for parents about how to talk with, and listen to their children about politics and the upcoming election.
Additionally, my door is always open if you want to talk or have any questions for me.
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