Child labour: at what age is it OK to get children engaged in politics?
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It is not until the age of 15 that a majority of people think it is acceptable to have started encouraging a child to take an interest in politics.
By Matthew Smith
Last week a new Momentum-related group called Momentum Kids was launched. The group seeks to increase “children’s involvement in Momentum and the labour movement by promoting political activity that is fun, engaging and child-friendly”, whilst also providing childcare for parents and carers.
Momentum Kids will engage with children as young as three years old – activities publicised include imagining the party your favourite toy might lead and creating placards for a mock protest. But is it OK to encourage such young children to engage with politics? At what age does the public think it’s OK for someone to start encouraging a child to get into politics?
New YouGov research finds that it is not until the age of 15 that a majority of people think it is OK to have started encouraging a child to take an interest in politics. ...
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