Coming of Age Politically
It was easy to become politically aware in the tumultuous times of the sixties and early seventies.
After I went to the Democratic Caucus in Watertown on Saturday, I started thinking about when I first became politically aware. People become politically aware at different ages; some never do at all. I think the kids who become politically aware at a very young age are mainly those whose parents are involved in politics, whether holding office or working on campaigns. When I was a kid, the little girl next door was taught to say her name and address, which she always followed with "Precinct 2"; her dad was involved in local politics. I'd say I started becoming political aware somewhere around eighth grade. When I was in seventh grade all of the students in our school were given a survey to fill out, and though I don't remember the …
