Parents & Presidential Politics: Parents' Voices

Parents have strong opinions about the upcoming presidential election and the issues that affect them and their families. When we asked them what they most wanted the next president to focus on and whether they believe the candidates are giving family-oriented issues enough attention, parents weighed in with a variety of responses.

Here’s a sampling:

I think education needs the most attention. There is a desire for nationwide reforms and the increase in charter schools, but funding is limited. Here in Massachusetts, it is the wealthiest communities that perform the highest on MCAS. In order for educational needs to be addressed, low-income communities need special consideration and more appropriate funding.


I do not believe that either presidential candidate is addressing the work/family issues in any way that shows knowledge of the topic. I have not heard any discussion about childcare, welfare to work incentives, and how dual earners provide for the multiple needs of the family. Bush has taken a stand in asking welfare mothers to marry the fathers of their babies, which is a stupid proposition, since a large number of these fathers are addicted and abusive.


– Pamela Schmidt, Massachusetts




As a parent I believe that the media needs to be more regulated and that it has reached the point where it requires national attention and national intervention. I am appalled at what I see flashing before my eyes (and those of my children) on TV as well as what is being printed in our local newspapers. Topics which were taboo to even speak of in public when I was a child are now blasted in our faces across the screens in commercials, movies and sitcoms and on the front pages of our newspapers.

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