Here's the latest Tween Tuesday post from Liz Atwood:

The schools are closed today for Election Day, and the long presidential campaign is nearly over. In our house we’ve been debating the merits of the candidates for months, and the kids have gotten into it, asking me to explain the differences between Obama’s and McCain’s tax policies, talking about the vice presidential candidates, and discussing who we think would be the best president.

In some schools, tweens and teens have been studying the issues and holding mock elections. My 7-year-old's class is having a mock election, but interestingly, the kids have been instructed to keep their choices secret.

Have you and your tween been talking politics? What do you feel comfortable saying and not saying to your child about this election?

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