Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Government Shutdown - A teaching moment for every parent!

A Teaching Moment

The US Government has shut down.  Now what?


Take a moment to talk to your kids about what is happening with the government shutdown.  Even if you don't fully understand the news for yourself, you can still have a very meaningful conversation with your children about how the government works (and doesn't work).

Conversation Tips

* Use simple and age appropriate terms
* Invite them to share their opinions/concerns
* Ask them what they would do differently
* Encourage them to write a letter to their government leaders


Conversations about the government and politics are a great way to understand your child's point of view and to get a good sense of what they actually know about the US Government and its processes.

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