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| Fri, 12-28-2007 - 7:37pm |
Would you say that your teens are aware of politics/current events?
I have two daughters, and one is very much so, and the other couldn't care less.

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My DD16 is very politically aware and opinionated - she's sort of doomed lol in that way because my DH is a political junkie! I think her current interest has been fueled by the fact that CNN is on in the gym when she works out, so she's sort of up on current stories. She's been very interested in the presidential election this year. Also, her "Global Studies" class last year focussed on Middle East history - so events in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq are very salient for her.
How to encourage it? I'm not sure - I think for my DD part of it was maturity - a few years ago she HATED it. This year she's been more tuned in and asked for a subscription to The Economist for the holidays. Talking about it as adults helps. Also, finding stories that have a point of connection for your DD. I email her interesting articles from the internet - some she ignores, but I keep sending them.
Sue, mom to Leah and Seth
DD16 is pretty aware of current events; DS13 not so much.
My kids are not very politcally aware, or updated on current affairs.
Make me bad mommy #3. I hate politics and current events are not a strong suit with me either. I hate watching the news since it seems to always be depressing.
My kids seem to be in touch with what is going on in the world though. I think they hear a lot in school, esp in their social studies classes, no matter what they are studying.
I do try and read the paper, but I've been so busy lately that it has gone way down to the bottom of my priorities list.
Sorry, I'm not one to advise on this subject!
Ramona Mom to 2 great kids and wife to one wonderful hubby since 1990!
I became a news junkie after 9/11, and in the process got quite political and informed.
My kids have a limited interest and awareness of all things political. As do I. (otoh, DH is very savvy, as he too has CNN on in his office a lot) I find it all mind boggling and can only hope that things will improve, here and everywhere. They may come home after discussing something in school and want to share, but it fades fast.
Current events is a broader area, some things interest them and some do not. The girls do enjoy some gossip, while not actually news, it's still C.E.'s...
In school each year, they are assigned to list all of their local political figures on up to President.
DS take Government, which many high schoolers have to do...he gets assignments, has to do comm. service and attend at least 2 public meetings and write about them. I don't know how much he is actually learning about the government tho. Theres so much more to it than knowing the 3 branches.
I'm off to see if someone else actually has tips!
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