To think the General Election has engaged young people in Politics

[Jacobsmum1972]

My nephew has joined the Labour Party after not really being interested in politics.

My niece helped leaflet with her local conservative candidate.

My ds and dss both watched question time (recorded).

It has in my opinion really engaged young people.

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My two sons, aged 15 and 13, have really been interested in this election. Maybe it's the first one they really understand. The 'inside the Commons' TV series helped.

I know my DS1 discussed issues around the election in his tutor group at school. He has also had discussions with DH, MIL and me, which probably completely confused him gave him a wide range of opinions as we voted lib dem, conservative and labour respectively. As he is 13 and will be able to vote next time, I think this is really good.

Wise same sort of situation here, I'm a lefty, dh voted conservative. Ds supports the Tories, dss has been a Labour Party member for over a year now.

I agree about the first election thing.

My 16 year old has decided to take Politics A level, after all the run up to the election. She can't wait to start.

my 13 year old does a good farage impression

It's been a hot topic here (although my younger one is disdainful of "all the fuss.")

Just seen young guy in his 30s who didnt vote. Pointed out he cant compain re whats happened. Think he might vote from now on..

I think their is something great about having a mix of views in a house, even if you get into a argument after the leaders debate.

Yes I agree with you.

Both DDs were very interested in the whole thing.

DD2 voted for the first time- she's at uni and was supposed to be coming home but stayed there to make sure she could vote.

DD1 has been equally interested and alarmed because she's got the impression from me somewhere that Farage is a bad man and if he got in, he'd want to send her best friend "home" to Bangladesh.

Well DD was able to vote the first time this year, not sure if she would of bothered if I hadn't explained importance of voting and history behind it. Fair do's she did her research and was on undecided on two parties more a case of if one party would be a waste of vote as they wouldn't win.

We didn't vote the same though but we agreed one party was a no no!

Saucy that shows that your dd has a great sense of justice

If this General Election didn't get the young engaged in politics, nothing will! Issues which could impact adversely upon the lives of millions of people often serve to interest and motivate. When politics is bland and everything is good apathy is more likely to rule.

One of mine was already very engaged but this election has been a huge wake up call to the other two. its been fascinating to watch them post links on FB relating to political policy rather than cute kittens .

Yes both ds are very into politics now, and can't wait to vote. They watched the first leaders debate and listened to some of the radio one leader questions things they had on. We have a big mix of party supporters in our family and extended family, so they were keen to quiz everyone.

I do think it's a good thinkg to get them talking and thinking about it before they are old enough to vote.

We usually walk to the polling station with the dcs so they can see what goes on. We've possibly let them post the ballot slips as well, ( although they've never come into the booths with us).