Do you think children should be aware of U.S. politics?

"Well, yes, because if some people didn't know anything about (politics) they wouldn't be able to carry on a decent conversation when they get older." Rebecca Whitesell, 16 Greensburg Christian Academy Columbus, Ohio

"Yes, so they know what's going on in the world." Penny Moffitte, 13 Carroll Junior High Fort Wayne, Ind.

"Yes, because we'll be needing it later on in life." Gregg Strunk, 14 Hopewell Junior High Westchester, Ohio

"Yes, because some children are very smart, and they understand what's going on in the world. I think it would be right to have teen-agers to be aware of what's going on." Sue Granger, 15 Greensburg Community High School Greensburg, Ind.