Kiddy Politics

During an election year, it seems like there are political advertisements everywhere you look. But there are very few directed at kids, because obviously they are not old enough to vote. There is one website that gives kids the chance to voice their opinions about political issues. The My 2 Cents website is a site completely devoted to children. The look of the website is very kid-friendly. It gives users the option to view the opinions of others, give their "2 cents" on certain topics, and send their opinion to the candidate of their choice. When you sign up to participate, you are prompted to give your gender, religion, and political party affiliation. The ages of people giving their opinions ranges all the way from 4 to 17. This site allows kids to feel like their voice matters, even though they are not old enough to vote. When kids voice their opinion, they can send a message to friends to let them know. The email that friends receive encourages them to come check out the website and voice their own opinions.

I think this website is a smart idea. When kids have the option to voice their opinions, it gives them a sense of empowerment. This would make them more likely to forward the email to friends. All of the animation on the website is fun and interesting. For instance, the menu is written on a hand. Each issue is represented by a well. You can peek inside the well and view other people's "2 cents." This creative site is definitely a great way to get kids interested in the political process and also a great way to spread the word to other kids.

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