Election fever spreads quickly from parents to children But are party loyalty and fierce schoolyard debates depriving a generation of their innocence? By Jessy Chahine Daily Star staff Thursday, June 23, 2005
When Adam and Nabil - pseudonyms for two young boys aged 8 and 9 - meet to play, they do not use matchbox cars and water guns like normal kids around the world. They would rather hang a picture of the politician they like least - or that their parents like least - and shout at it, making obscene gestures in the process.
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