How to Raise a Citizen: Expert Tips to Foster Political Engagement

In This Episode:Join us for an insightful episode featuring Lindsey Cormack, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology. Lindsey, an expert in political engagement and author of How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it’s Up to You to Do It) and Congress and U.S. Veterans: From the GI Bill to the VA Crisis, joins us to discuss the pivotal role parents play in shaping the next generation of engaged citizens.In this episode, Lindsey delves into:• Inspiration Behind How to Raise a Citizen: Discover what motivated Lindsey to write about fostering engaged and active citizens and how her approach stands out from other parenting guides.• "Students to the Polls" Initiative: Gain insights into her experiences with this initiative and the challenges young voters encounter in the political arena.• Political Know-How Crisis: Understand why Lindsey believes there is a crisis in political knowledge among young people and the critical role parents can play in bridging this gap.• Parental Involvement: Explore the significance of parents discussing politics and government with their children and the positive impacts this involvement can have on their development and society.Tune in to this engaging conversation to learn how you can contribute to raising informed, engaged future citizens and address the challenges in political education today.HOW WILL YOU RAISE A CITIZEN?How can you start incorporating political discussions into everyday conversations with your children? What challenges have you faced in educating your children about politics, and how might you overcome them? How do you think actively involving your children in political topics can impact their future civic engagement? In what ways can you balance the political information you share with your children to ensure it's appropriate for their age?