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Stephanie Rhinehsrt's avatar

Absolutely hit the nail on the head. ❤️

Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Thank you friend. It’s sad. All I feel is sad about it. It wasn’t pretty in our house by the end of Jr High, especially when high school hit. My hard working husband took offense, trying to explain so many times what fiscal conservatism is and his opinions about government, etc., but was constantly met with how stupid he was. Kids do grow up and debate with peers, with family — but they don’t need to be indoctrinated as little children. College changed everything. It’s amazing how it washed away faith, respect, literally all we valued and never demanded. I am really grateful we have three adult kids making their way, working hard, growing families of their own. I love them deeply. The journey has always been theirs. Not ours.

Grace Drigo's avatar

You are so right Deborah. Kids need to be allowed to play and be kids for as long as possible. It’s a tragedy when someone’s childhood gets taken away. 🩵

Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

For as long as possible. Amen to that friend.

It’s truly tragic and it’s somewhat unseen — until it isn’t. Hard enough to see so much confusion over conviction in adults - Children do not need that too.

Thank you Grace. I hope this finds you doing well. ox

SonOfaGunn4321's avatar

I's a little boy, my mama told me

Better keep my politics to me

Never really bought the things they sold me

But now I'm starting to believe

Seeing everybody going crazy

Every time they go and disagree

This animosity is got me thinking

We could use some harmony

Hey, people hatin'

You're not listening to what I'm sayin'

I'm sick of waiting

All this arguing is aggravating

"People Hatin'" - The Red Clay Strays

Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Perfect response! It really makes me sad. Sad, too, how it affected our family later on as they grew up. But. Satan hates the family. Nothing is new under the sun in this battle to break it up.

I love you brother. ox