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My daughter would have, at age 10. She's been very politically aware and opinionated since about age 8. It's not parental influence because her parents are of opposing viewpoints. I was pretty surprised when, in 8th grade, she did this day of silence for gay rights that she heard about somewhere on the internet. She ordered a packet in advance which had cards that she handed out all day to her teachers explaining why she was not speaking that day. I'd never have had the guts to do that.. I was simply too much of a conformist, especially at that age.
Her father continually accuses me of filling her with liberal BS, but I swear, although I explain why I feel the way I do, that kid is far more liberal than I am! I will not be surprised, with her interest in politics and journalism, if she becomes a political pundit.
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