With the 2020 presidential election in the US quickly approaching, many parents are wondering what is the best way to teach their kids about voting and elections. Tweens and teens are old enough to learn about the issues and the process of the 2020 election. Unfortunately, being old enough does not go hand-in-hand with having an educated opinion. Understanding politics and issues has become sooooo sticky and tricky in the modern era! Tiktok, YouTube, and other social media are inundating our kids with opinions and "facts," many of which are biased, oversimplified, or just plain wrong. It can be very hard for parents to figure out how to intelligently present their teens and tweens with information about politics, civics, and voting. Like usual, I've been spending tons of time researching this, and I'm here with some suggestions! Whether you are homeschooling your teens or you just want to have some intelligent family conversations, I've got your back. As I see it, … [Read more...]