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Each week God shows me more and more why He has called me to this position as a homeschooling mother. Here in my state we had early voting. So I think even more so here than other states that do not have early voting, political talks have been stronger. Since this is an election year I thought that it would be fun and informative to allow my own children to vote at home. We never made it to our library for the children's voting night. I really want my children to understand at their young ages that it is a privilege and a civic duty to vote. It is not to be taken lightly. I want them to be critical thinkers about all things, but especially voting. I want them to understand that voting is not about political parties, it is about choosing right from wrong. Voting is about standing up for Jesus. On this Earth we are the body, hands, and feet of Christ until He returns. I used the white board to divide the candidates and 5 major issues. I chose abortion, healthcare, gun laws, taxes, and off-shore drilling. My children were dying to know who I was going to vote for president, but I didn’t dare tell them. I kept a straight face while I described each issue to their levels. Finally it came time to vote. Each child told me who they were voting for, where they stood on each issue, and why each one feels that way. I only did an oral vote this time. I think in the next election I will do a voting box, and then we can all write put our ballots in the box. I did vote early by the way which was neat to do. I took my boys with me so they could observe the process. My older son wanted to fill in the circles for me, but of course I told him that that it is not allowed. I thought that was cute though. Each one got "I Voted" stickers, so that made their day :) I'd still like to do an election lapbook as well. |
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