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Schools
Children are introduced to elections and voting when they choose class
officers, and the more sophisticated elections in high school and college
teach the rudiments of campaigning. Political facts are learned through
courses in American history and government, and schools, at their best,
encourage students to critically examine government institutions. Schools
themselves are involved in politics; issues such as curriculum reform,
funding, and government support for private schools often spark a debate
that involves students, teachers, parents, and the larger community.
Kanak-kanak diperkenalkan kepada pilihan raya dan mengundi apabila mereka
memilih pegawai kelas, dan pilihanraya yang lebih canggih di sekolah tinggi dan
kolej mengajar asas-asas berkempen. Fakta politik tersebut dipelajari melalui
kursus dalam sejarah Amerika dan kerajaan, dan sekolah, pada tahap terbaik,
menggalakkan pelajar kritikal memeriksa institusi-institusi kerajaan. Sekolahsekolah sendiri terlibat dalam politik, isu-isu seperti reformasi kurikulum,
pembiayaan, dan sokongan kerajaan untuk sekolah-sekolah swasta sering
mencetuskan perdebatan yang melibatkan pelajar, guru, ibu bapa, dan
masyarakat yang lebih besar.
Peer groups
Although peer pressure certainly affects teenagers' lifestyles, it is less
evident in developing their political values. Exceptions are issues that
directly affect them, such as the Vietnam War during the 1960s. Later, if
peers are defined in terms of occupation, then the group does exert an
influence on how its members think politically. For example, professionals
such as teachers or bankers often have similar political opinions, particularly
on matters related to their careers.
kumpulan setaraf
Walaupun tekanan dari rakan sebaya sudah pasti memberi kesan kepada gaya
hidup remaja, ia adalah kurang jelas dalam membangunkan nilai-nilai politik
mereka. Pengecualian adalah isu-isu yang secara langsung memberi kesan
kepada mereka, seperti Perang Vietnam semasa tahun-tahun 1960-an. Kemudian,
jika rakan-rakan ditakrifkan dari segi pekerjaan, maka kumpulan tidak
mengenakan pengaruh ke atas bagaimana ahli-ahlinya berfikir politik. Sebagai
contoh, golongan profesional seperti guru atau bank sering mempunyai pendapat