Distraught about college son who’s happy about Trump

[Anonymous]

This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

This is a very common thing.

Many progressive college students have maga parents.

And their parents still seem to be able to love them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

DP

This is a very common thing.

Many progressive college students have maga parents.

And their parents still seem to be able to love them.

ETA DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

This is a very common thing.

Many progressive college students have maga parents.

And their parents still seem to be able to love them.

Where does OP say she doesn’t love her son?
You jerks are incapable of arguing in good faith.
Without lies you literally have nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again - not a troll. Just a sad mom struggling to reconcile the way we raised our son with the political direction he’s taken.

I’m sorry, OP, but you have to realize that a huge amount of people voted for Trump, your son is not an outlier. People of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and income levels voted for him.

We live in a bubble here locally. You love him, so you should listen to him to understand him better. Try not to judge, he may change his mind again some time in the future.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are solid Democrats with progressive values. Upper middle class white family. Distraught and embarrassed that our college-age son is now a Republican. Too ashamed to tell people we know in real life. Heartsick that we raised a child who is happy about Trump being elected. He says a big reason is campus DEI and wokeness, which he feels has gone too far. Anyone else in this situation? How are you handling it? Any advice?

Tell your son that you are proud of him. Proud that he can think for himself - despite pressure from academia and entertainment industry. Proud that he can spot and reject racism (DEI).

Over the holidays it might be nice to listen to your son and ask why he is a Trump supporter. The reasons should make you proud as well.

gag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are solid Democrats with progressive values. Upper middle class white family. Distraught and embarrassed that our college-age son is now a Republican. Too ashamed to tell people we know in real life. Heartsick that we raised a child who is happy about Trump being elected. He says a big reason is campus DEI and wokeness, which he feels has gone too far. Anyone else in this situation? How are you handling it? Any advice?

Tell your son that you are proud of him. Proud that he can think for himself - despite pressure from academia and entertainment industry. Proud that he can spot and reject racism (DEI).

Over the holidays it might be nice to listen to your son and ask why he is a Trump supporter. The reasons should make you proud as well.

gag.

I don’t understand how people could make their love and care of their children conditional on their political beliefs. How toxic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

I posted earlier about my college ds voting for Trump. I am a Harris voter/never Trumper. Had a sign in my yard and everything. I wish he could see the world through my own lens but he cannot. His (and his peers') world is very different and they have come of age in a very different time. I hope that one day he will figure out the nuances of public policy and the concept of real political empathy as his brain develops. But right now this is where he is in life. I don't take it personally and I don't put my political frustrations on him. When parents let things like this 'hurt' them - when kids are developing their own beliefs and views - is when parent/child relationships get toxic. Look at it dispassionately and you will see the cliche.

[Anonymous]

This is the same as angst over friends who voted differently. Just accept that your views are far from universal, and that there are reasons why that is the case. Accepting the reality that not everyone shares your perspectives, doesn't reach the same conclusions from the same facts, and so on can go a long way towards learning to live in a world where there is no one "right" view and all others are evil, disgusting, unworthy, immoral, or however you care to characterize opposing positions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are solid Democrats with progressive values. Upper middle class white family. Distraught and embarrassed that our college-age son is now a Republican. Too ashamed to tell people we know in real life. Heartsick that we raised a child who is happy about Trump being elected. He says a big reason is campus DEI and wokeness, which he feels has gone too far. Anyone else in this situation? How are you handling it? Any advice?

Tell your son that you are proud of him. Proud that he can think for himself - despite pressure from academia and entertainment industry. Proud that he can spot and reject racism (DEI).

Over the holidays it might be nice to listen to your son and ask why he is a Trump supporter. The reasons should make you proud as well.

gag.

I don’t understand how people could make their love and care of their children conditional on their political beliefs. How toxic.

This isn’t about political beliefs, it’s about values.

And if OP or their family are government employees, it’s about their livelihood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

I posted earlier about my college ds voting for Trump. I am a Harris voter/never Trumper. Had a sign in my yard and everything. I wish he could see the world through my own lens but he cannot. His (and his peers') world is very different and they have come of age in a very different time. I hope that one day he will figure out the nuances of public policy and the concept of real political empathy as his brain develops. But right now this is where he is in life. I don't take it personally and I don't put my political frustrations on him. When parents let things like this 'hurt' them - when kids are developing their own beliefs and views - is when parent/child relationships get toxic. Look at it dispassionately and you will see the cliche.

You gave a very thoughtful response. It is also ok to admit to yourself that you are hurt by your loved ones choices. Not saying making toxic comments but it is inportanr for your son to know. Did your son ask you why you voted for Harris? Did you ask him why he voted Trump?

I think Republicans are one thing but Trump is different. He has upended all of our societal values and determined only others need to follow them not him.

He clearly does not respect women and is able to get away with things. I find that and the ' gleefulness' of Maga very disheartening.

I have very little faith or hope now that has won.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

This is a very common thing.

Many progressive college students have maga parents.

And their parents still seem to be able to love them.

Where does OP say she doesn’t love her son?
You jerks are incapable of arguing in good faith.
Without lies you literally have nothing.

I know maga parents who aren't happy with Harris voters

[Anonymous]

I am the person that said cut him off. And F all of you. You’re just as judgmental.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so gross. Shame on you for literally rejecting your own child because he is finding his own voice, his own philosophy on life in college. Lady, that’s what he’s supposed to do! You can disagree with him, fine, I disagree with my teens on lots of things including politics but I am beyond so so so proud of them. But you feel actual SHAME because he is a young adult and figuring things out and you don’t control him anymore? Typical Democrat cancel culture towards their own kid.

Poor kid. What shit parents he has. Rooting for him to get through life without you further damaging him. Get some therapy please.

I am not the person who says cut him off but clearly the son is rejecting the values of op and that hurts.

Are you saying that maga parents would be thrilled if their child started voting for Democrats?

Those children would be cheered here, and their parents would be abused and trolled mercilessly here.

If MAGA’s treated liberals like liberals treat MAGA’s, liberals would be suicidal.