As we head into the final week of campaigning for the
General Election it shall be the opportunity for many to vote for the first
time.
Everyone has their own view on who and why they shall be
voting for a particular party come 8th June, but as we see from
sections of the media those opinions should not be pressurised or influenced
for bias and self-gain.
Growing up I never really had a full understanding of
politics and still to this day I do not claim to be a political expert, but as
a parent I would encourage my children to listen to what is on offer via the
political parties, read their manifestos and most importantly vote on what they
see are the most important issues to them.
All of this should come without any influence or disagreement
from the parent, in fact likened to days of the past a vote would usually be
kept private, but I knew how my family voted and this factor meant it was an unintentional
influence.
The young voter today has much more information available to
them, but as mentioned previously media and social media can easily distract
your reasoning through biased opinions.
It is very important though that the first time voter has
their say, after all they are the future and it is enlightening of their outlook
for a better country and a better world they want to live in.
On this I would say out with the old and in with the new
(this not a political biased stance). Your
vote should be for what you believe in.
This not only abides to the first time voter but the seasoned voter,
just because you have traditionally voted for a party because you have always
done so does not mean you have to continue this trait.
Educate yourself and vote in what could create a better future
for you and your children, think for yourself and not those who try to
influence.
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