Fearless Parenting: Learning From The Women’s March In Washington

Women made history during the Women's March in Washington, held on the first office day of United States President Donald Trump. The protest was called the largest display of solidarity among women in the entire history of America. Some women even brought their children as they marched for human rights, civil and reproductive rights, sexual identity rights and a more liberal immigration laws.

Around three million people in the United States joined the march and over a million joined the rallies held in other parts of the world. Women from all sectors of society, including those from the marginalized sector, came out in large numbers.

Protests have characterized American politics for centuries but the Women's March movement showed parents who were willing to expose their children to politics, according to Indian Express. Heather Hemler Kennedy brought her 16-year old daughter Caitlin when she joined the Women's March in Maryland.

"Our kids are growing up in a country that tells them it's okay to bully someone else," Kenny said. "So as a terrified parent, the decision to take our kids to such marches is not a brave one, but a necessary one," she added.

Yvette Cooper, chair of London's home affairs select committee, said they are doing this for the sake of their children and their grandchildren, as per The Guardian. Those who joined the marches in New Zealand, Berlin, Geneva, Iraq and the rest of the world said it was important for them to march in solidarity because they were in it for a common cause.

Parental experts agree that parents should engage their children in political issues, according to Bright Horizons. This will help them understand that people who enjoy democracy do not only have privileges but responsibilities as well. Children can easily absorb their parents' views on politics even though they do not fully grasp its complexities yet.