Much has been made of the youth vote, which turned out in big numbers for Obama. Less has been made of the youth vote of those too young to vote. Like my children.
My 9yr old daughter was the first in our household to get on the Obama bandwagon. Back in February, well before the Ohio primary, she posted a sign on her bedroom door anouncing that no one could enter unless they supported Obama. She was joined shortly - about 15 minutes later - by her younger brother.
This posed problems for their mother since she was still leaning to Hillary. Undecided still, I kept my mouth shut, and my daughter went to sleep every night in Obama Pyjamas provided by her grandparents.
All seemed fine through the summer and fall as all four of us worked hard for Obama. My children turn out to be very effective door-to-door canvassers. I woke my daughter up late last night so she could see Obama's speech, which moved both her parents to tears.
Then this morning I began to see it all going bad. I was greeted by several requests - demands really - involving candy, parties and puppies and each punctuated with "Yes We Can!" I could only counter with: "No you can't!" which really doesn't have the same bumper-sticker resonance.
Parents beware: Obama's election has created empowerment run amok, at least on this domestic front. The rebellion has begun here - it must be squashed.
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My 10 year old daughter was also the first Obama enthusiast in our family. Haven't noticed any empowerment issues yet in the wake of the election.
i don't believe obama addressed the subject of bedtimes in a public way. when he said "yes we can," he meant that if we work together -- and it will be hard work -- we can improve the nation.
maybe the kids need to write the next president for a clarification.
Yes he did! I think it was on the Letterman show some time back, doing the Top Ten list, he said that when he tells his daughters to go to bed, he concludes by saying, "I'm Barack Obama, and I approved this message."
Greetings Tom S and blogger folks!
I just dropped by in order to let you know what I think about this affair.
In fact, I am glad to know that it isn't only I but you too, who are interested in such a concerning issue as this one is.
I respectfully admire you due to your pretty well done piece of column.
Regards
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