Crying 4 year old resonates with over a million YouTube viewers

Crying Fort Collins Girl Isn’t Alone. How the Election is Emotional for Kids
By Grace Hood

A YouTube clip shot in Fort Collins has gone viral on the Internet. It features four-year-old Abbie Evans crying, saying she’s tired of election coverage. The video has struck a chord with adults who also can’t wait to see the election come to a close. But it got us pondering this question: What effect does the non-stop political marathon have on young children?

Listen to what Abbie's mom, Elizabeth, has to say about the viral YouTube video Abbie’s, mom, Elizabeth says she was listening to NPR on the way to the store when Abbie broke down. Elizabeth’s taken her daughter to political rallies and watched presidential debates with her daughter, all with the hope of creating a well-informed citizen.

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