Rebecca Palmer of Rebecca Palmer Law Group in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy photo Nurturing the Next Generation of Voters—National Voter Registration Day
If you have children who will be 18 by Election Day, now is a perfect time to encourage them to register to vote and spark discussions about democracy, civic duty, the significance of voting, and having their voices heard. Here are a few ideas for turning this day into a family-oriented event that instills the value of civic participation in your children, regardless of their age.
September 18, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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Sept. 17 was National Voter Registration Day, an annual civic holiday that started in 2012 and underscores the crucial role of being registered to vote in the United States. As the November election approaches, it's the perfect time to start conversations with your children about the power of voting, emphasizing that it is both a right and a responsibility. If you have children who will be 18 by Election Day, now is a perfect time to encourage them to register to vote and spark discussions about democracy, civic duty, the significance of voting, and having their voices heard. Here are a few ideas for turning this day into a family-oriented event that instills the value of civic participation in your children, regardless of their age.
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