Distraught about college son who’s happy about Trump

[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.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you sent him to a college that focuses too much on DEI and wokeness. Too many orientation and insistence on pronouns. Maybe some masters programs and internships were denied to him because he is white.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Posts like these just feel like trolling.

Oh, they absolutely are. I just sit back and read the hysterical responses. Never change, DCUM.

[Anonymous]

This has to be a troll, a hilarious one!

[Anonymous]

Why do you need to tell anyone about your adult son’s political views? Why are you discussing someone else’s political views in general?

I’ve posted before and I will again - how many of you have the exact same political views as your parents and ILs? It’s okay if our children are different than us too. I feel very different than my parents and have two children who are at opposite ends, politically. I’m not distraught or disappointed in anyone. I’m proud I raised strong minded individuals who can have intelligent discussions and be respectful of others who have different opinions. That should be your goal for yourself too, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has to be a troll, a hilarious one!

I thought so at first... but judging by the many threads here that are just as unhinged as the OP, maybe not. There seem to actually be unwell people with this mindset. Very unsettling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you need to tell anyone about your adult son’s political views? Why are you discussing someone else’s political views in general?

I’ve posted before and I will again - how many of you have the exact same political views as your parents and ILs? It’s okay if our children are different than us too. I feel very different than my parents and have two children who are at opposite ends, politically. I’m not distraught or disappointed in anyone. I’m proud I raised strong minded individuals who can have intelligent discussions and be respectful of others who have different opinions. That should be your goal for yourself too, OP.

Well said. This group is bizarre, to say the least.

[Anonymous]

OP, can you take a coloring book to your safe space?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, can you take a coloring book to your safe space?

Seriously!

[Anonymous]

Your kid is an adult and they have their own opinion about politics. This is ridiculous just leave your kid alone with this one and don’t discuss politics around them if it bothers you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes, no matter what you do, you fail as a parent. I’d just cut him out of the will and move on.

Cut him out of the will. My god, some people are terrible. Only an absolutely selfish and controlling narcissistic parent would cut their kid out of the will due to their political views. I can understand disinheriting someone if they have substance abuse issues or commit a violent crime, but cutting someone out of the will due to their political worldview is downright Orwellian.

[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?

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.

No, absolutely not true. OP and this entire thread is why I have lost all faith in Democrats.
What the previous poster said (in bold) is what is 100% true.

I am also UMC white family. I voted for Harris but my son voted for GOP policies and values. He is honest and respectful to others. He is smart and intellectually curious. Physically and mentally healthy. I am proud of my son and respect his political choices.

My DD's boyfriend also voted for Trump - he is also honest and respectful to others. He is smart and intellectually curious. Physically and mentally healthy.

I am very disappointed in OP and anyone supporting OP. The more I see this type of attitude towards family members, especially your own son, the more I lose faith in Democrats and really regret my vote for Harris. I think I'll vote red in 2028.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your son’s political preferences could revolve over time as he goes through different life experiences. This is part of the process of becoming an adult and thinking for oneself.

+1

[Anonymous]

A lot of males 18-30 voted or Trump. Look at the Army Navy Game today, those are his people.

[Anonymous]

don't talk to him about politics. and cut him off!