Posted: 3/12/2006 4:51:23 PM EDT
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If you were going to try to explain the difference between political parties to a 13 yo - what would be the most fundamental points to point out? Without bashing please, how would you explain the differences between the Republican, Democratic and LIberal parties? I didn't think that explaining them could be so complicated. |
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alright alright alright.... As I said - I need the facts. I find myself getting "worked up" when explaining politics because I keep explaining as right vs wrong. How can I keep my own opinions out of it? It's my cousin and her parents see things very different from me. Instead or arguing, how can I list the main points of each party and what are the key ones that I should use? |
If you can explain to me how to get their attention long enough to explain political parties in America, you are probably smarter than I am and don't need my advice. But seriously, did you just decide it was time to have that talk? Is he displaying curiosity about it? If he/she's curious, it's easy. Just start having a conversation. If he's not, I'd start off slow; try to find a way to intrigue him. I don't know, maybe blogs, if he/she likes computers/the internet. <if you at least occasionally check out what he's reading, and talk about it with hime or her> Good luck. Updated to add:
I don't see anything wrong with interjecting your opinions, just keep a sense of humor about it. Nor do I see anything wrong with viewing the whole thing through a right/wrong perspective. It might , however, make explaining politics harder. |