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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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Intro

4min

Family Meetings as a Training Ground for Democracy

6min

The Vital Role of Political Engagement for All

2min

Empowering Future Generations Through Family Engagement in Politics

4min

Navigating the Journey of Obesity Management

4min

Everyone should participate in decision-making and politics -- and it starts at home, says activist Hajer Sharief. She introduces a simple yet transformative idea: that parents can teach their children about political agency by giving them a say in how their households are run, in the form of candid family meetings where everyone can express their opinions, negotiate and compromise. "We need to teach people that political, national and global affairs are as relevant to them as personal and family affairs," she says. "Can you really afford not to be interested or not participate in politics?"

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