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What does it mean?
Children lack sufficient political knowledge to form informed opinions comparable to adults.
In plain terms
Children do not know more about politics than you.
What can you take from it?
Political opinions require experience.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • home discussions
  • school debates

Putting it to work

  • guide rather than query
  • focus on education

Questions to consider

  • When is a child ready for politics?
  • How do you learn politics?

Another view

Children can hold valid political views.

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