How I talk to my kids about politics [Episode 399]

About this episode

Jessica Jackson discusses how her views on politics have evolved and how she communicates these ideas to her children.

In this episode, I share howmy thinking about politics as evolved over the last decade, and how that shapes the way I talk with my children about it. Rather than focusing on current events or party lines, I walk through the principles we return to in our home: Separating problems from people Understanding influence verses concern Valuing character and leadership And learning to solve problems without attacking one another This episode will help you consider how we can help our kids engage thoughtfully and compassionately with a complex world.

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Jackson

Topics covered

• politics
• parenting
• communication
• children's education
• problem-solving
• character development

Keywords

• politics
• parenting
• communication
• children
• problem-solving
• character
• leadership

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