Today weighed heavily on my mind. I thank God for the relatively peaceful transfer of power today. I pray for peace, cooperation, and understanding, going forward.
My kids watched the entire last 18 months of the electoral process unfold. Now that they're old enough to write, they had to take notes on each candidate, and develop their own opinions. Some of the issues escape them, of course, but so do some of the nastier aspects of the last 18 months, fortunately.
For the purposes of my kids' education, all personal aspects of the candidates were left alone, and only the issues were debated.
My kids have come to know the names of world leaders in other countries, and of people in both the incoming and outgoing administration. My kids have been watching the vetting of Trump's nominees. Before we watched, we discussed the position and duties of the nominee. Then the kids were given a chance to write their own questions. After each session, we discussed the questions that were asked.
I have 2 take-aways:
1. Even my kids want to know why these people can't get along.
2. My kids are innocent. I wish Congress would have asked some of the questions my kids asked.
My kids got to see the electoral process at work, and learn a bit about our government.