163: Raising Citizens. With Lindsey Cormack

How can we prepare our children to be impactful citizens? Listen in and find out why it is important to start young. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. As parents we’re not only raising children we are raising future citizens. My guest today, a professor in Political Science, shares why it is up to us to do so and shares some actionable steps to guide us along.  What We Talked About: How to start having informative political conversations early on  Simple strategies for introducing politics at home How to nurture critical thinking with our children The importance of creating a supportive civic environment Why Lindsey felt the need to write “Raising Citizen” Things to Remember “Parenting is trying to do a little bit better than our parents did for us.” “Politics is going to happen to us whether we like it or not so it's better if we understand the process.” “Everyone has a different version of what the good life is and how to get there.” “Our kids don't need us to be politics or government experts, they need us to model the behavior of learning more.” “When we're raising a citizen, we're not necessarily trying to raise a partisan.” “Let's make sure our kids are equipped and capable of getting through the world in a better way than we are.” - Lindsey Cormack   Click here for the show notes and extra resources.

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