TED Talks Daily How to use family dinner to teach politics | Hajer Sharief
Aug 18, 2020
Hajer Sharief, a passionate human rights activist, discusses the pivotal role of family dinners in teaching children about political engagement. She emphasizes that decision-making starts at home, encouraging parents to involve kids in family discussions to cultivate political awareness. Sharief shares her own experiences with family meetings, illustrating how these conversations mirror democratic processes. She stresses political participation's significance for everyone, especially women and youth, advocating for inclusive dialogues to empower future generations.
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Family Democracy Meetings
- Hajer Sharief's family held "Friday Democracy Meetings" to discuss household matters.
- Children could criticize parents, and a "Chatham House Rule" ensured confidentiality.
Boycotting the Meetings
- Sharief boycotted the meetings after her brother brought up something she did at school.
- This taught her that non-participation can lead to unfavorable outcomes.
The Dishwashing Dilemma
- Sharief returned to the meetings to address the unfair dishwashing system, where she was the only one washing dishes.
- She proposed a new system where everyone washes their own dishes.