Voting day has become an exciting day in our household. The kids look forward to getting their stickers. Sometimes they even receive peppermints! It's an event that causes lots of questions and good discussion.
During the Primary the kids were shocked when I told them women were not always allowed to vote. They couldn't believe it when I said, not all races could vote either. Savannah commented, "what kind of sense does that make!" I love how clearly kids see injustice.
Today the kids learned women could run for President. Grady said, a woman hasn't won yet. When I asked him how he knows that. He replied, because I've never seen a woman on our Presidents puzzle. Melissa and Doug toys really do educate. Ha!
I remember sitting on the floor next to my mom's feet while she voted. Will Brody remember holding my pocket as I cast my ballot? I hope so.
As a kid did you go with your parents to vote? Are you continuing the tradition or starting a new one?
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