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

[Anonymous]

I had young ES aged children on 9/11. There are no planes cashing into buildings so keep it light and they will be fine.

[Anonymous]

I'll be telling my fifth grader that Americans elected a strong patriotic leader as president. I'll tell him that it's a great day to be an American! I'll tell him that this is why it's so important for everyone to vote!

[Anonymous]

NP here - my 1st grader just woke up and asked who won. His reaction "Well, he does support fun. That's not so bad, right?" I have no idea where he got that "fun" angle (friends? tv?) but it was easy to answer "yes, yes, lots of fun"

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"There are a LOT more stupid people in this country than we realized. And stupid doesn't mean IQ, it means how much effort you put into thinking critically. This is why I yell at you to not be a lazy thinker. Lazy thinkers voted, and this is what they caused. This is why it's important to learn as much as you can and to always think critically. We will try again in four years. Meantime, pack all your favorite things; we're moving to Scott's house in Canada."

This person, and people like her, are why Trump won.

OP, do what the first person said. Tell your daughter that we believe in the good of all people, pray that God will look after and bless America, and the we pray that President atrump will find a way to govern America with kindness and wisdom.

Then show her Trump's victory speech and tell her that he is trying to make friends with Hillary and said he wants to be nicer and work hard for everyone.

Your kid is six. His speech was good. It will make her feel much better.

Then shut up about Trump and this election in front of your kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm uncomfortable calling close to 50 percent of Americans stupid. You should be too. More name calling and intolerance.

I know you're joking, but it's fucked up. Reality check time.

-Hilary voter

+1

I agree, but to my teens... I have said and will continue to say that in DC we are insulated from racism and sexism.

But plain and simple once you get away from the city and educated people. People are racist and women are not treated as equal.

I wouldn't say that to a 1st grader, but I won't sugar coat it for my teen.

Do you really think we have no racism or sexism in DC? That is a very weird thing to tell your daughter.

[Anonymous]

People vote for many reasons. Voting for someone doesn't always mean you agree with everything that person says or does. Remember that there are good people who vote for all of the candidates. -- I just don't want anyone to feel like half the country hates them and I really don't think that's the case. Lots of hugs today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm uncomfortable calling close to 50 percent of Americans stupid. You should be too. More name calling and intolerance.

I know you're joking, but it's fucked up. Reality check time.

-Hilary voter

+1

I agree, but to my teens... I have said and will continue to say that in DC we are insulated from racism and sexism.

But plain and simple once you get away from the city and educated people. People are racist and women are not treated as equal.

I wouldn't say that to a 1st grader, but I won't sugar coat it for my teen.

I genuinely believe this mindset is why we lost. Get your head out of your ass. You sound like an elitist asshole. It's time to re-examine some of your beliefs about "other" people and what might motivate them and who they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm uncomfortable calling close to 50 percent of Americans stupid. You should be too. More name calling and intolerance.

I know you're joking, but it's fucked up. Reality check time.

-Hilary voter

+1

I agree, but to my teens... I have said and will continue to say that in DC we are insulated from racism and sexism.

But plain and simple once you get away from the city and educated people. People are racist and women are not treated as equal.

I wouldn't say that to a 1st grader, but I won't sugar coat it for my teen.

I genuinely believe this mindset is why we lost. Get your head out of your ass. You sound like an elitist asshole. It's time to re-examine some of your beliefs about "other" people and what might motivate them and who they are.

Not PP, but that does describe the people I personally know who voted for Trump and were vocal about it. (Rural area, not-educated, racist, old school re: women). I guess given the numbers there were closet people who voted for him too. Maybe they are nice/educated, but embarrassed by their actions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"There are a LOT more stupid people in this country than we realized. And stupid doesn't mean IQ, it means how much effort you put into thinking critically. This is why I yell at you to not be a lazy thinker. Lazy thinkers voted, and this is what they caused. This is why it's important to learn as much as you can and to always think critically. We will try again in four years. Meantime, pack all your favorite things; we're moving to Scott's house in Canada."

Trying to be funny, ok. I get that.
But this is exactly what Ann Coulter said in 2008 when Obama won. she was beside herself. Something like: If we can't win this year, with this candidate (Romney), against this opponent (Obama), we're done, doooooomed....
Well it didn't exactly work out that way did it.
The sun will come up tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"There are a LOT more stupid people in this country than we realized. And stupid doesn't mean IQ, it means how much effort you put into thinking critically. This is why I yell at you to not be a lazy thinker. Lazy thinkers voted, and this is what they caused. This is why it's important to learn as much as you can and to always think critically. We will try again in four years. Meantime, pack all your favorite things; we're moving to Scott's house in Canada."

Trying to be funny, ok. I get that.
But this is exactly what Ann Coulter said in 2008 when Obama won. she was beside herself. Something like: If we can't win this year, with this candidate (Romney), against this opponent (Obama), we're done, doooooomed....
Well it didn't exactly work out that way did it.
The sun will come up tomorrow.

Sorry, I got the year wrong. She said that in 2012.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree but can't keep my Muslim daughter from knowing that someone who wants to ban Muslims from the US was chosen to lead the country. Glib answers don't always work.

Don't be ridiculous. My family is Muslim and if you're here legally you don't need to worry. If you really cared about some of those who shared your religious beliefs maybe you can save some angst for the close relationship we have with the Saudis and the money we just air lifted into Iran.

[Anonymous]

I don't know. Our kids knew we didn't think Trump would do a good job and have heard at school that he is a "very bad man." They were worried so we talked a little bit about checks and balances and the possibility of impeachment if he does something really bad. I just can't believe it. THIS is how we're comforting ourselves? Checks and balances? Impeachment? We're trapped in a nightmare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm uncomfortable calling close to 50 percent of Americans stupid. You should be too. More name calling and intolerance.

I know you're joking, but it's fucked up. Reality check time.

-Hilary voter

+1

I agree, but to my teens... I have said and will continue to say that in DC we are insulated from racism and sexism.

But plain and simple once you get away from the city and educated people. People are racist and women are not treated as equal.

I wouldn't say that to a 1st grader, but I won't sugar coat it for my teen.

I genuinely believe this mindset is why we lost. Get your head out of your ass. You sound like an elitist asshole. It's time to re-examine some of your beliefs about "other" people and what might motivate them and who they are.

Not PP, but that does describe the people I personally know who voted for Trump and were vocal about it. (Rural area, not-educated, racist, old school re: women). I guess given the numbers there were closet people who voted for him too. Maybe they are nice/educated, but embarrassed by their actions.

You are part of the problem. Of course minorities and well educated people voted for Trump. Look at the results. But Democrats tried to impose Clinton and the Clinton machine onto the country mainly through hysterical labeling of anyone who would dare oppose her. Your party should have supported Sanders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm uncomfortable calling close to 50 percent of Americans stupid. You should be too. More name calling and intolerance.

I know you're joking, but it's fucked up. Reality check time.

-Hilary voter

+1

I agree, but to my teens... I have said and will continue to say that in DC we are insulated from racism and sexism.

But plain and simple once you get away from the city and educated people. People are racist and women are not treated as equal.

I wouldn't say that to a 1st grader, but I won't sugar coat it for my teen.

Do you really think we have no racism or sexism in DC? That is a very weird thing to tell your daughter.

I did not say there is none, I said we are insulated.

Look at the votes for Md, va and DC.

Anywhere else it is in your face, obviously there is racism and sexism here.