How do I explain this election to my 1st grader?

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Anonymous wrote:Just tell them that a woman wanted to be president but she lied too much so she lost the election.

Did you add that men lie all the time and that is fine... that women are held to a higher standard.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine said, "I feel really sad for my Hispanic friends"

Why? Are they illegal aliens? My Hispanic friends voted for Trump and their children aren't worried or sad at all.

Do you think that the people who now feel entitled to lash out (whether verbally or physically) against Muslims or Hispanics are going to ask them first, "Excuse me, are you a terrorist? Are you here legally?" After 9/11, the anti-Muslim haters were assaulting Sikhs, dark skinned Indians, and women who wore the hijab. None of those victims of assault was responsible for 9/11. The point, which you seem to be missing, is that a climate of hate is bad for people who simply look like they might fit the targeted minority group.

There should be a program to explain the differences between the Muslim and Sikhs. Nothing wrong with ensuring illegals are not roaming freely or that Muslims are watched for terrorism.

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We should be a nation that promotes judeo Christian, atheism, hindu, Buddhism etc... Religions like Muslim are filled with violence and oppression , we should not promote or encourage those people without converting to a religion that is compatible with the United states

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Anonymous wrote:Mine said, "I feel really sad for my Hispanic friends"

Why? Are they illegal aliens? My Hispanic friends voted for Trump and their children aren't worried or sad at all.

Do you think that the people who now feel entitled to lash out (whether verbally or physically) against Muslims or Hispanics are going to ask them first, "Excuse me, are you a terrorist? Are you here legally?" After 9/11, the anti-Muslim haters were assaulting Sikhs, dark skinned Indians, and women who wore the hijab. None of those victims of assault was responsible for 9/11. The point, which you seem to be missing, is that a climate of hate is bad for people who simply look like they might fit the targeted minority group.

There should be a program to explain the differences between the Muslim and Sikhs. Nothing wrong with ensuring illegals are not roaming freely or that Muslims are watched for terrorism.

We should stop every red head and see if they should actually be living in Ireland.

All Asians should be stopped and they should present papers showing they are American citizens.

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Anonymous wrote:We should be a nation that promotes judeo Christian, atheism, hindu, Buddhism etc... Religions like Muslim are filled with violence and oppression , we should not promote or encourage those people without converting to a religion that is compatible with the United states

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I found this advice helpful
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/11/09/how-to-explain-the-election-trump-and-your-fears-without-panicking-the-kids/

Griffin also said that parents need not excuse or minimize behavior or remarks by Trump that don't conform to their value system but could instead explain that how there's a “system of checks and balances” in the country so that the government is more than a single person.

“It's impossible to shield most kids from this, but you should marshal the reserves to normalize the situation,” he said. Explain that we’ve been through many many difficult things in the history of this country “and we’ll get through this one.”

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Anonymous wrote:NO, shame on you.

You're blaming Hillary for exposing the man that is now your children's president. Maybe if you had listened to your children we wouldn't be in this mess.

I didn't vote for him.

Her ad upset a lot of kids unnecessarily.

No, HIS WORDS upset a lot of kids.

And it is necessary, because he's the president now. They should get used to being scared.

No.


I knew I would vote for him after seeing that ad played over and over and over again. My 8 year old son was terrified of that ad-he does not understand editing. He is also stressed that he is hearing from everyone around him what bad things are about to happen...even teachers! Kids are parroting their parents a school. It is out of control and ridiculous. I am so glad I voted for him. I am shocked at how poorly so many of her supporters are behaving. It was a fair election and he won. You win some, you lose some. That's life.

Hillary's ad with the specific reference to Trump and nuclear weapons is what upset so many kids.

Almost everyone who has mentioned having a worried young child has said that their kid was specifically upset about nuclear war.

That did not come from Trump. That came from Hillary and her ads.

I knew I would vote for him after seeing that ad played over and over and over again. My 8 year old son was terrified of that ad-he does not understand editing. He is also stressed that he is hearing from everyone around him what bad things are about to happen...even teachers! Kids are parroting their parents a school. It is out of control and ridiculous. I am so glad I voted for him. I am shocked at how poorly so many of her supporters are behaving. It was a fair election and he won. You win some, you lose some. That's life.

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you don't need to explain anything if they are in public schools. The schools pretty much make sure the kids are growing up liberals.

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Anonymous wrote:"Yesterday the voters elected a new President. HIs name is Donald Trump. He will be our President for the next four years starting in mind January. In November 2020, voters will have a chance to have him stay President for another four years, of elect someone else."

"Would you like a snack?"

this x 1000.

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I do a simple explanation. There was an election on who wants to lead the US. They do it and express what they think they can do to help fix the problems in the world and the US, that includes what people think/feel. Then, they vote. One person will get the most votes and the other person should learn and work with other groups. Then, there is a big group (Congress) and they all have to meet regularly to discuss issues and they vote on it. Not everyone will ever be liked by everyone. And once a while, the general population can vote on the issue and possible solution on that issue. There are people who like you and there are some who just don't for whatever reason. But, stand your ground, express your thoughts, ideas and receive them -doesn't mean you have to agree with them. It's hard to lead a big group (like the entire US population) so don't expect everyone will agree with you but they sure should not disrespect you. You can disagree but do it respectfully.

It's like being a sore loser at a soccer game. You ever see those kids that whine and get upset when their team lose a game? Those kids. Don't be that type of person.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't understand all the hand-wringing.
If you muslim/hispanic friend is here legally and does not have ties with terrorism, they will be just fine.
But yeah it may be a good idea to take off your hijab if you are in a secular country (don't tell him that).

Our beloved nanny was born in Guatemala. She is here legally. She has been here for decades. On her way to go vote she was pulled over for allegedly going 31 in a 25, and detained for so long that the polling place closed before she could get there. She is now terrified and saying she wants to move back to Guatemala in January. It's terrible.

Is this true? So sorry that happened! Which county? I imagine she wouldn't want to report it as voter deterrence, but I hope she does, or talks anonymously to a news reporter, at least.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine said, "I feel really sad for my Hispanic friends"

Why? Are they illegal aliens? My Hispanic friends voted for Trump and their children aren't worried or sad at all.

Do you think that the people who now feel entitled to lash out (whether verbally or physically) against Muslims or Hispanics are going to ask them first, "Excuse me, are you a terrorist? Are you here legally?" After 9/11, the anti-Muslim haters were assaulting Sikhs, dark skinned Indians, and women who wore the hijab. None of those victims of assault was responsible for 9/11. The point, which you seem to be missing, is that a climate of hate is bad for people who simply look like they might fit the targeted minority group.

There should be a program to explain the differences between the Muslim and Sikhs. Nothing wrong with ensuring illegals are not roaming freely or that Muslims are watched for terrorism.

We also need to make sure white men are watched for "mental health issues."

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Anonymous wrote:I don't understand all the hand-wringing.
If you muslim/hispanic friend is here legally and does not have ties with terrorism, they will be just fine.
But yeah it may be a good idea to take off your hijab if you are in a secular country (don't tell him that).

Our beloved nanny was born in Guatemala. She is here legally. She has been here for decades. On her way to go vote she was pulled over for allegedly going 31 in a 25, and detained for so long that the polling place closed before she could get there. She is now terrified and saying she wants to move back to Guatemala in January. It's terrible.

Is this true? So sorry that happened! Which county? I imagine she wouldn't want to report it as voter deterrence, but I hope she does, or talks anonymously to a news reporter, at least.

OP I am sorry that happened, but really. You are seriously overreacting. Are you telling me that you think she was purposely detained by a police office for speeding, so that she couldn't get to the polls in time to vote?

If you believe that, I'll loan you the tin foil cap I'm sometimes accused of wearing.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't understand all the hand-wringing.
If you muslim/hispanic friend is here legally and does not have ties with terrorism, they will be just fine.
But yeah it may be a good idea to take off your hijab if you are in a secular country (don't tell him that).

Our beloved nanny was born in Guatemala. She is here legally. She has been here for decades. On her way to go vote she was pulled over for allegedly going 31 in a 25, and detained for so long that the polling place closed before she could get there. She is now terrified and saying she wants to move back to Guatemala in January. It's terrible.

they didn't use force or anything. It could happen to anyone, or to her on any other day. If she wants to go back to Guatemala, no one can force her to stay, of course. But this is major overreaction.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't understand all the hand-wringing.
If you muslim/hispanic friend is here legally and does not have ties with terrorism, they will be just fine.
But yeah it may be a good idea to take off your hijab if you are in a secular country (don't tell him that).

Do you feel the same way about people wearing crosses or yarmulkes?

If they started complaining about being scared to wear them, I would.