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5 Ways to Teach Your Child About Democracy
A democracy is a government run by the people. Each citizen has a say (or vote) in how the government is run. This is different from a monarchy or dictatorship where one person (the king or dictator) has all the power.
Start early talking to your children about democracy and the importance of participating!
- Take your child with you when you vote and talk about why you’ve chosen to vote for particular candidates.
- As a family, write a letter to an elected official. Talk about something your family cares about and let your elected representative know. Explain that elected officials represent the people.
- Explain to your child what it means to be elected.
- Encourage children to ask questions and share their views even when they might disagree with yours.
- Talk about examples of democracy in action.
- Read and discuss books about voting, democracy, freedom of speech and citizenship.
