When Politics and Family Collide
The political season brings with it many opinions and lots of emotion. It also brings conflict that can threaten our most cherished relationships. While politics have become more personal than ever, it is critical that we don’t allow them to destroy relationships with our families and those we love. It is easy to define someone by their politics, but people are much more complex than the talking points of a particular party.
Taking the time to understand the “why” behind one’s political stance goes a long way toward building a bridge of understanding between family members. While different views can be personal and very important to each person, having the ability to agree to disagree brings a freedom and depth to a relationship that often gets lost in political rhetoric and discourse.
So, how do you navigate family relationships through the divisive waters of politics? My daughter, Ren, and I took on the topic in the latest episode of our Crossing the Line podcast. We strived to have an open, honest, and hopefully helpful conversation about politics. Ren tends to support one party, and I typically support the other. We shared how we deal with our differences without blowing up our relationship.
Check out our podcast entitled: When Politics and Family Collide.
Rest assured, there are no easy answers to this dilemma, but there are a few tips and tricks that work if you are willing to put them into practice. When we learn to put family before politics, we will make a difference.
Larry
PS – Don’t miss my ‘dad-joke’ for this episode at the end of the podcast!
