Do you think young people should be taught about politics and the political parties in K-12?

Let’s make it a given they should be taught about government. How government works, how elections work, different types of government around the world, and other pertinent topics to government.

What about teaching the platforms for the major parties in your country? Do you think there is no need to teach that in school? Do you think that teaching it might leave too much chance for teachers to influence students? If you feel it should be taught, what grades do you think are best?

What were you taught about the political parties, and what are your kids learning today?