We asked young people across the country for their advice.
Here’s what they wish the adults knew about engaging with them on serious issues.
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And eight million of those Zoomers could be voting for the first time.
They care about the world around thembut they still may need some encouragement to go out and vote.
Empowering people is not telling them why you think they should care.
It’s about empowering them so that they have the tools to act on what they care about.
Ahead, Ramirez and Gen Z-ers explain how to talk about politics with the young people in your life.
I never talked about politics with my parents.
Should I even bring it up with my kids?
How do I have conversations with a generation whose views differ from mine?
The parents role is not to sway their kid, Aibel says.
Ask the Zoomer in your life what issues are most pressing to them.
Really listen to what’s important to them, Ramirez continues.
Empowering people is not telling them why you think they should care.
It’s about empowering them so that they have the tools to act on what they care about.
How can I get them excited about voting?
Identify specific people in your lives who have been impacted by these rulings.
For example, in New York City, people care about trash pickup and bike lanes.
Things like that are often much less polarizing [than national political issues], Aibel says.
What can I do to see to it they actually vote?
Modeling election day etiquette is so impactful, Li says.
This is especially true for folks who are voting for the first time.
It’s a huge logistical challenge.
How do I get them off social media and onto other news sources?
And if you feel that they need a little help identifying misinformation, fact-check and research sources together.
What if they think Im an old dork who they cant relate to?
Everything is better when it’s peer to peer.
“Louis has won the hearts of many people with his antics.”
King Charleswho paid tribute to the pontiff on social mediais unlikely to attend.
