While it is a learning experience to be on the field and see the casting of votes, it is also imperative that they spell out the reasons why they want children to volunteer as staff at the polling booths.

Students will have to report at 7am on election day. Their tasks include guiding voters, helping elderly people and assisting the election staff in their school. It is always better to have transparency, clarity and things in black 'n' white as befuddled parents will be worried about their children at the school centres.

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Safety needs to be paramount when children are involved. Poll booths will see a large turnout and children must be safe. While of course, there will be cops on duty, there is an outside chance of unruly elements or some disturbance at booths. They must have briefing sessions ahead of their duty, so that they themselves are clear about their roles and are not upbraided by voters.

This is a heavy responsibility of booth officials and schools. Exciting for the kids while it may be, it sis also anxiety for parents and exacting for teachers and principals. Take all factors into consideration and plan well for children on election duty.

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