As the United States acclimates to the "flood the zone" governing style, reasoned discourse around civics has crumbled.









https://youtu.be/ngx0GxJjmDM









There are many causes. Polarizing media, bombastic claims, and systematized gas-lighting on both sides have created one of the most toxic political environments since the Vietnam War.







However, the absence of civics and good citizenship concepts have laid the groundwork for the hysterics of today.







LINDSEY CORMACK has a way forward. She is the author of the book "How to Raise a Citizen "









https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Citizen-Why-Its-ebook/dp/B0DBWYTXJ4/









Outline:









Why are Civics Important?







Recent stats on the absence of civics







Understanding structures







Understanding the "why" of structures and civics







Knowing what the Constitution says







Knowing that the Constitution evolves too







Understanding federalism







Government funding mechanisms







Communication- how to broach inflamed subjects









How to raise the next generation









What makes a good citizen? 







Going beyond jury duty and voting







Civics and Active participation







Intersection with wealthy multi-generational families







Joint decision-maling







Believing in something greater than self







Guardrails of ideals melded with open-mindedness and curiosity







Right holder vs Duty bearer (Rights come with obligations)







Justice vs compliance 







Control vs grace







Right and wrong in civics









Contacting Lindsey







Links: www.howtoraiseacitizen.com







IG: @howtoraiseacitizen







Lindsay discussing civics on Errol Louis' YOU DECIDE Podcast







The Intersection of Civics, Money and Presidents







Rights and Obligations with David Haass (Civics)







Background







LINDSEY is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. She is the former Director of the Diplomacy Lab. She is the secretary of community board 8 in Manhattan and the co-chair of the Street Life Committee. Lindsey is the creator of DCInbox, a comprehensive digital archive of Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters.  Finally, she is also the author of Congress and U.S. Veterans: From the GI Bill to the VA Crisis.







Frazer's interest in citizenship and civics:







You may be wondering why a show about wealth management (and beyond) would be interested in citizenship and civics.  







In a nutshell, I get asked three times a day what can be done to raise responsible kids.  Because families (and the answers to those questions) are different. The answers should come from within, I ask what they (the parents or grandparents what think it takes to be a "good citizen." 







The answer to that question can then lead into the discussions I need to have about stewardship and a variety of other concepts.







Additionally, good civics is good business. Businesses ignore the politics around them at their own peril. Board dynamics are also the intersection of civics, joint decision-making and constituent accountability for...