How to Raise a Citizen

by Lindsey Cormack

An essential guide to nurturing the next generation of responsible, informed citizens

Lindsey Cormack's book, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It), speaks directly to an America in which civic knowledge is alarmingly sparse and many people dread politics. It's a tool for parents, educators, and anyone eager to fill this gap. In the book, Cormack offers an engaging and practical approach to discussing political issues and the inner workings of the U.S. government with children. She explains why our schools can no longer be the sites of civic education that they used to be and provides parents with strategies and necessary know-how to be able to impart these lessons to their children. From the intricacies of the voting process to the foundational principles of democracy and the significance of key government documents like the Constitution, the author demystifies complex topics with clarity and insight.

You'll also

Data about the current state of the American citizenry, our educational approaches to civics, and the risks of civic disengagement A framework for starting important political discussions at home Comprehensive explanations of American federalism and how different branches of government are responsible for different functions Strategies for navigating federal, state, and local elections How to Raise a Citizen is a roadmap to a future where political dialogue and civic engagement are not just encouraged but celebrated in our homes. With actionable advice and easy-to-understand explanations, it empowers readers to instill a sense of civic responsibility and curiosity in the young minds they influence.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone committed to cultivating an informed and active citizenry, this book is an indispensable resource for guiding children to understand, appreciate, and participate in the democratic process. Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to raise engaged citizens in today's politically charged world by adding How to Raise a Citizen to your library.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting, Politics

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2024

Reviews

[John H. McClement, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lindsey Cormack's book, "How to Raise a Citizen and Why It's Up to You to Do It" covers all the bases in explaining how and why our current generation of young people is woefully unprepared to assume the responsibilities of citizenship.

The book then provides conscientious parents with a well-organized outline of the knowledge they must impart to their kids and how they should go about it.

I was fortunate enough to have attended a quality 1960's high school in which the lessons of citizenship were imparted to us in the normal course of studying American History. For various reasons explained in the book, those lessons have vanished from our high schools.

The timing of this book could not be better because today's youth will likely encounter citizenship problems, we and our parents could not have imagined. This book will likely be a roadmap back to the kind of orderly nation the Founding Fathers envisioned.

[Rachel Bonar · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a guidebook for parents in how to have political conversations with your kids to help them become informed and engaged citizens. The premise is that civics is best taught in the home because schools can be unreliable with their civics curriculum. The book is also a primer in how the government works and what the Constitution says, so parents can have basic political knowledge to share with their kids. I would have rated this 4 stars but there were a lot of grammatical errors that could have been corrected by another round editing and proofreading. I really appreciate the purpose of this book and its message, however it just needed more proofreading to correct simple mistakes.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is really more of a basic primer on the constitution and the basics of American government and politics than it is a parenting guide, but it is a solid example of the former. It is good place to start and explores the nuance of federalism, while emphasizing the importance of state and local government, which I appreciate.

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This is a basic guide to how to engage your kids with topics around civics and our rights and responsibilities as citizens. A good portion of the book is civics and politics basics about the structures that support our government. It was helpful to me because I haven’t revisited some of this info since high school civics class.

[Tricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a little about how to raise a citizen and a lot about a civics refresher course for the reader that sometimes reads like a text book. Very informative.

[Lauren Gambill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and actionable guide to raising civically engaged kids and future adults.

[Fazal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book we need for these trying times ❤️

[Frazer Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Should be required reading for anyone concerned about the United States. Presented in a neutral and interested, but unbiased manner.

[Jenni Frisby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wouldn’t call this book a page turner necessarily, but it has really good and important information in it, so I definitely recommend reading it.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part rationale and part textbook, How to Raise a Citizen enables readers to do just that. It's full of useful information and tips.

[Dasha Yerokhin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book written by an excellent professor! Must read for new parents, students, and anyone who cares about being a good citizen