My 18 year old son, and his sister before him, are both very interested in politics. I have no idea why as I wasn't at their age, but my father was, and told me about why it was important that I should vote, and I did the same with my children. Last year my son was very proud to go and vote for the first time, and has now joined the student union as a representative. Maybe it is something that has to be explained by the parents in the first instance. If they are not bothered to explain to their children that only if everyone votes can there be a change, then it cannot work.
I do remember at school that we were told how the system works and why we should be vote, but if not every pupil is taught that, then that won't work either. It would have to be included in something that all sixth formers take. This is now more feasible since they are now planning to keep all children in some form of education until they are 18.
Good Morning Thursday 18th April 2024
Being quizzed by chemist's assistant in Boots.