As parents, we’re not only raising children we are raising future citizens. My guest today, a professor in Political Science, shares why it is up to us to do so and shares some actionable steps to guide us along.
What We Talked About
- How to start having informative political conversations early on
- Simple strategies for introducing politics at home
- How to nurture critical thinking in our children
- The importance of creating a supportive civic environment
- Why Lindsey felt the need to write “Raising Citizen”
Things to Remember
“Parenting is trying to do a little bit better than our parents did for us.”
“Politics is going to happen to us whether we like it or not so it’s better if we understand the process.”
“Everyone has a different version of what the good life is and how to get there.”
“Our kids don’t need us to be politics or government experts, they need us to model the behavior of learning more.”
“When we’re raising a citizen, we’re not necessarily trying to raise a partisan.”
“Let’s make sure our kids are equipped and capable of getting through the world in a better way than we are.”
― Lindsey Cormack
Additional Resources:
Lindsey’s book How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it’s Up to You to Do It)
Let’s Continue the conversation…
Now, Lindsey and I want to hear from you!
How can we prepare our children to be impactful citizens? Listen in and find out why it is important to start young.
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More About My Guest
Lindsey Cormack is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology.
She has authored two books, 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.
She created and maintains the digital database of all official Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters at www.dcinbox.com.
She earned her PhD in Government from New York University and is raising a daughter on the Upper East Side.
She currently serves as the Secretary for Community Board 8.
- Website: Lindsey Cormack and How to Raise a Citizen
- Facebook: Lindsey Cormack
- Instagram: @howtoraiseacitizen
- LinkedIn: Lindsey Cormack
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