As Michigan voters head to the polls this Election Day , some parents may want to make the trip a family outing.
Here’s what to know:
Can I bring my kids to the polls?
Yes, children under 18 can come with their voting parents to polling locations on Election Day, according to Michigan law.
Why should I bring my kids to vote?
Introducing children to voting at an early age can instill a sense of civic repsonsibility, according to Amira K.S. Barger, diversity, equity and inclusion consultant and an adjunct professor at California State University, East Bay, in an article for EdSource , a nonprofit newsroom covering equity in education.
“As children engage with topics affecting their communities — through school, social media, and peers — they may prompt discussions that lead parents to consider new perspectives,” according to the article. “Bringing children to the voting booth reinforces this process, offering them hands-on exposure to democracy, sparking meaningful questions, and fostering family engagement, especially in marginalized communities where awareness and representation are vital.”