Age

=THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT!!=

In the United States the voting age is eighteen, but there are many ways people can be active citizens under the age of eighteen. Citizens of any age can volunteer in the community, become politically active, or work for causes reguarding the enviroment.

Kids under the age of ten can: - Visit/make cards for vetrans at retirement homes - write letters supporting U.S. troops fighting in Iraq - Say the Pledge every morning - Participate in scouting activities (There is more than just Boy and Girl Scouts) - Place flags in front yards for national holidays

Kids older than ten and younger than 18 can: - Volunteer with parents for Habitat for Humanity and like organizations - Visit their legislators with their parents - Attend political rallies with their parents - Join organizations that do community activism (Enviromental Clubs, Service Clubs, etc.)

People older than 18 can: - Vote - Sign petitions - Vocaly challenge/support leadership - Get involved in campaigns - Join aremed forces - Join service organizations such as the peace core

It is important to remember that to be good citizen a person can do any of these and are not limited to these activites. Of course people older than eighteen can and still should participate in these activities.

Things everyone should remeber no matter how old they are courtesy of [|www.goodcharacter.com] : - Do your share to make your school, your community, and your world a better place - Take responseability for your actions - Participate in community service - Help take care of the enviroment - Be a good neighbor - Treat other people with dignity and respect - Follow the rules of your family, your school, and society