7th-8th grade girl moms-campaign advice needed

[Anonymous]

*bracelets

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is running for middle school student govt and he needs to put his campaign together and get votes from middle schoolers. He seems to have it down to get boys votes. Now What is of interest to the girls? I told him to interview a few girls and he came home with such lame things that I am not convinced there was a conversation. Any ideas for some ideas where he can advocate and get girls votes? My 5th grade daughter said get Taylor swift to come to school. Yeah that’s not happening! Something realistic that can be accomplished.

Honestly, if he only promised what's realistic and can get accomplished, he won't win.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps he could interview the students/girls. What changes would like to see at their school? What do they look for in a candidate when casting their vote? He could then reply with what he would try to do if he won. Maybe they don’t feel comfortable sharing face to face though. He could do an online survey to get a better sense of what issues they are facing and what appeals to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is running for middle school student govt and he needs to put his campaign together and get votes from middle schoolers. He seems to have it down to get boys votes. Now What is of interest to the girls? I told him to interview a few girls and he came home with such lame things that I am not convinced there was a conversation. Any ideas for some ideas where he can advocate and get girls votes? My 5th grade daughter said get Taylor swift to come to school. Yeah that’s not happening! Something realistic that can be accomplished.

I'm sorry but I'm kind of disturbed that you as the mom are this involved in his campaign. I'm getting Tracy Flick grew up vibes...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Forget the posters/campaign slogan. Go up to kids, even the ones he doesn't know, and say "I'm Larlo, I'm running for student government. I'd like to ask for your vote." Then engage in whatever conversation follows that. Then go to the next kid and ask for their vote. Don't skip anyone because they are too cool/not cool enough/already going to vote for someone else/already going to vote for you/etc.

The overwhelming majority of kids will never be asked directly for their vote and really don't care who is on their student govt. So ask them.

+1 Have him focus on having positive interactions with those outside his own group. And, of course, advocate for free menstrual products. If toilet paper is provided at no cost for body fluids, why aren't tampons/pads?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Forget the posters/campaign slogan. Go up to kids, even the ones he doesn't know, and say "I'm Larlo, I'm running for student government. I'd like to ask for your vote." Then engage in whatever conversation follows that. Then go to the next kid and ask for their vote. Don't skip anyone because they are too cool/not cool enough/already going to vote for someone else/already going to vote for you/etc.

The overwhelming majority of kids will never be asked directly for their vote and really don't care who is on their student govt. So ask them.

+1 Have him focus on having positive interactions with those outside his own group. And, of course, advocate for free menstrual products. If toilet paper is provided at no cost for body fluids, why aren't tampons/pads?

Do girls still wear tampons/pads these days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My advice? Let your son figure it out

+10000
Are you running or is your son. Geez, your job is to prepare him to be an adult. You are NOT doing this if you are seeking advice on how to get him votes. HE needs to seek advice on how to get votes, and the consequence is failing to get elected. If you don't let him grow through these failures the consequences are much bigger (for both of you!) later when he should already know these things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son is running for middle school student govt and he needs to put his campaign together and get votes from middle schoolers. He seems to have it down to get boys votes. Now What is of interest to the girls? I told him to interview a few girls and he came home with such lame things that I am not convinced there was a conversation. Any ideas for some ideas where he can advocate and get girls votes? My 5th grade daughter said get Taylor swift to come to school. Yeah that’s not happening! Something realistic that can be accomplished.

I'm sorry but I'm kind of disturbed that you as the mom are this involved in his campaign. I'm getting Tracy Flick grew up vibes...

This.
I hope you invest in good video games to keep in your basement. He'll be there when he's 30.