This morning Samantha read a book about responsibility. And while it touched primarily on topics like telling the truth, doing chores around the house and protecting the environment, she learned another lesson at the polling center in her school gym when the man behind the table patiently explained the rights and responsibilities of voting. I know she didn't really understand, but it's the first step, and one of many more to come over the next 11 years until she hits the magic age of 18. Actually, she thinks 17 is a magic age right now because that's when she'll get to drive. And then, one day in the not-too-distant-future, she'll learn about that other magic age of 21...
1 comment:
so sweet of the guy at the polls to explain to her! at my polls they just point us to the line and barely smile, let alone take a minute to talk to a kid!
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