Making sense of the electoral process can be overwhelming for children, but even the youngest child will understand the process of voting. All children want to feel they are being heard, and an election is the perfect time to discuss the voter's right to have his/her say.
There are a range of election topics that you can discuss with your child, from fairness to the electoral college.
And if you want to start an interesting family discussion, ask the question, "what would you do if you were President?"
Here are some links for child-friendly election information.
Scholastic Magazine - Election 2012
Time For Kids - Election 2012
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
And for tips about talking to children about elections, check out these parent links:
'Talking to Kids About Elections' - from Highlights Parents
Election 2012: Answering Kids Questions
The Race is On! A Parent's Guide to Talking About the Presidential Election
