Distraught about college son who’s happy about Trump

[Anonymous]

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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.

I can tell you from experience that maga parents aren't all sunshine. I thought my dh's aunt was democrat and boy did she let me know what she thought of Democrats. Everyone just expects their children to vote maga. And they make fun of you if you don't

[Anonymous]

Personally, I’d feel like a failure as a parent if my children had voted for Trump.
However, OP’s son may be immature, rebelling; I would try to engage him in conversation, listen to him; he may still see the light.

[Anonymous]

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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.

But I am not hurt by his choice. I have faith that with maturity will come more understanding and humanity. We have open discussions about why we voted differently, and he knows why Trump is different than a true conservative. His thought process is not of malice or hate, but rather political practicality (in his mind.) He doesn't think Trump is a good person at all. I also understand that Harris never resonated with a large portion of younger men.

[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?

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.

This is so cliche. Come up with an original thought

[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?

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.

I can tell you from experience that maga parents aren't all sunshine. I thought my dh's aunt was democrat and boy did she let me know what she thought of Democrats. Everyone just expects their children to vote maga. And they make fun of you if you don't

My MAGA mom.threatened to never speak to me again if she found out I was voting for "Democrats and black people." Yeah, so accepting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personally, I’d feel like a failure as a parent if my children had voted for Trump.
However, OP’s son may be immature, rebelling; I would try to engage him in conversation, listen to him; he may still see the light.

Even if you knew the VP and how bad she is at so many of the key things needed to be POTUS? It’s so hard to lie to your kids.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Personally, I’d feel like a failure as a parent if my children had voted for Trump.
However, OP’s son may be immature, rebelling; I would try to engage him in conversation, listen to him; he may still see the light.

Even if you knew the VP and how bad she is at so many of the key things needed to be POTUS? It’s so hard to lie to your kids.

Dp. But we don't think that. Many of you knowingly admit you know he is an immoral and corrupt man and yet you still voted for him.

Why do you think so many of his Generals and Republicans wanted us to vote for Harris? Probably the first time I have seen so many endorse Democrats!

And yet, it gave you no pause...

[Anonymous]

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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?

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.

But I am not hurt by his choice. I have faith that with maturity will come more understanding and humanity. We have open discussions about why we voted differently, and he knows why Trump is different than a true conservative. His thought process is not of malice or hate, but rather political practicality (in his mind.) He doesn't think Trump is a good person at all. I also understand that Harris never resonated with a large portion of younger men.

Ok sorry I spoke for you. I would be upset with MY son. I wouldn't understand how he could vote for that man. Thank god I only know distant relatives and they are very easy to ignore.

[Anonymous]

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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?

Is your son honest? Kind? Respectful to others? Is he smart and intellectually curious?
Is he in good health physically and mentally?
If you answered "yes" to all, you have nothing to worry about.
If you answered "no" to any, worry about those, not his politics.

I don't agree voting for trump says something about your kindness and respect-most MAGA are not kind, tolerant, and/or respectful. I think OP has reason to feel disappointed and worried.

Sweeping generalizations and stereotyping hardly contribute to "kindness and respect". Individuals all have their own views, you may disagree with them but that does not render them illegitimate.

No anyone who thinks it;s ok to have a criminal rapist in the highest office of this country is not ok and certainly not respectful. Your reply is as ignorant as you. You MAGA do sweeping generalizations all the time. Shove it.

You must not have heard the news.
ABC just paid $15 million to settle a defamation suit for calling him a rapist.
IOW he's not a rapist and he's certainly not a criminal rapist.
He might be a felon but everybody knows those fraud convictions are bullshit.

He is a bit racist.
He is embarrassing to have as our president.
But is he really that much worse than any other republican?
Worse sure, but THAT much worse?

It has gotten that there are so few examples of racism, that people have to make racist sh** up and throw it against the wall. This is becoming a regular occurrence!

Anything to guilt people into giving monetary concessions from one group to another.


Racist messages found on Tennessee college campus were ‘fabricated,' school says

'This matter has caused enormous pain to our community,' Rhodes College said

https://www.foxnews.com/media/racist-messages-found-tennessee-college-campus-fabricated-school-says

[Anonymous]

This thread again?....

[Anonymous]

Hate crime hoaxes....

https://fakehatecrimes.org/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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?

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.

But I am not hurt by his choice. I have faith that with maturity will come more understanding and humanity. We have open discussions about why we voted differently, and he knows why Trump is different than a true conservative. His thought process is not of malice or hate, but rather political practicality (in his mind.) He doesn't think Trump is a good person at all. I also understand that Harris never resonated with a large portion of younger men.

I wouldn't expect that at all. Do you know how the algorithms work? In my own family men have spiraled down it since 2016, and are more entrenched than ever. Not suggesting you worry, but if it were me, I'd look to the future as neutral.

[Anonymous]

What is a fabricated racist message? Was it AI generated or something?

[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?

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.

I can tell you from experience that maga parents aren't all sunshine. I thought my dh's aunt was democrat and boy did she let me know what she thought of Democrats. Everyone just expects their children to vote maga. And they make fun of you if you don't

Ewwww

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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?

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.

But I am not hurt by his choice. I have faith that with maturity will come more understanding and humanity. We have open discussions about why we voted differently, and he knows why Trump is different than a true conservative. His thought process is not of malice or hate, but rather political practicality (in his mind.) He doesn't think Trump is a good person at all. I also understand that Harris never resonated with a large portion of younger men.

Ok sorry I spoke for you. I would be upset with MY son. I wouldn't understand how he could vote for that man. Thank god I only know distant relatives and they are very easy to ignore.

I know lots of people that voted for Trump and Biden. I still love them and forgive them. Everyone makes mistakes.