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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Things I would consider:
(1) Does the person say these types of things in front of my kids?
(2) How much of their conversation do these things invove?  Does every visit include hours of ranting about politics, or is it confined to FB?
(3) How much of it is ignorance v. malice?  Is the person open to having a discussion about it?
(4) Is it "just" politics, or do they say hateful things about other races, religions, etc.?

I have relatives that have political views that I find at best ignorant.  But since we don't talk about these things, I don't let it interfere with our relationship.  I feel free to express my disagreement politely, and I've actually had some great conversations with some relatives where they were really thoughtful and open-minded.  If they were spouting hateful stuff in front of my kids, I might feel differently, but if I can avoid all of it by blocking their FB page, then I just do that.  
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Good reasonable approach. I think I also think you can use it as a teaching moment with your kids, if the occasional offensive remark is made around your child (as long as it's not directed AT your child). You can let the kid know you disagree, and why.[/quote]

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