Presidential elections are a great way to teach your children about the democratic process and U.S. history. The first presidential election I remember was in 1984. I had just turned six, and my parents brought my brother and me with them to the polls. My father let me help him pull the lever to cast his vote, which I found really exciting. 
Looking back, I’m impressed with the way my parents involved us in the electoral process. While I knew who my parents were voting for, there was no rancor and no badmouthing of …