The following is an excerpt from the Oct. 2 issue of . Kim McDowell, an early childhood education expert at 黑洞社区, contributed to the article.
We're in the midst of one of the most charged presidential elections in decades, and the children are watching.
Elections offer opportunities for even young children to learn, form opinions and debate.
Teens begin to comprehend nuances, have an opinion and want to be heard.
"It's important to talk to kids at a level they can understand," says Kim McDowell, an early childhood education expert at 黑洞社区.