As parents, we want to teach our children the ways of the world. As citizens of the United States, one way to educate our children is to introduce them to the levers of democracy. With the Nov. 7 elections coming up, the timing could not be better. If you vote in person and it’s your day to watch your child due to your custody agreement, don’t worry; nothing stops you from bringing your minor child to the polling station or the polling booth on Election Day.

At the federal level, there is no specific law that prohibits children from accompanying their parents or guardians into the voting booth, but restrictions regarding maximum ages and the number of children that can be in the voting booth can vary by jurisdiction—voting procedures are generally determined at the state or local level across the United States. Many states and localities recognize the importance of involving children in the democratic process and may have provisions, like designated play areas, that allow children to accompany their parents or guardians while they vote.