Liberal Children Of Conservative Parents — How Do You Think Your Relationship May Change Throughout The Next 4 Years
Recently, President-elect Donald Trump has been sharing plans for his return to office, including mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship, pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, imposing tariffs that might increase the cost of goods for Americans, and more.
The plans are controversial, to say the least, and it's hard to imagine how those who wholeheartedly support him maintain relationships with those who do not. But that's the reality for liberal children with Trump-supporting parents, regardless of whether they live with them.
It's a unique dynamic and one I'm curious about. So, I have to ask our members of the BuzzFeed Community who identify as liberal or left-leaning voters with conservative parents. How do you think that relationship will evolve during Trump's impending four years in office?
Maybe you're Latino, and your parents voted for Trump, which has made conversations about immigration difficult. You're worried about birthright citizenship being on the chopping block, but they believe that whatever happens is meant to happen. Because of this, you don't think your relationship will last.
Perhaps you suffered a miscarriage years ago and had to have an abortion to remove the remaining fetal tissue that didn't leave your body naturally. Your parents were understanding at the time, but hearing how they view women who choose to abort is something you simply can't ignore. You plan on trying to make the relationship work for the sake of your other kids, but it'll be difficult.
Or maybe you and your parents have signed an in-house peace treaty where you've agreed never to discuss politics with one another. You don't follow them on Facebook or Truth Social, and it's easy for you to ignore their beliefs that you disagree with.
Whatever the case may be, we want to hear from you. If you are liberal or left-leaning with conservative parents, how do you think your relationship might change over the next four years? Let us know in the comments. Or, if you'd like to remain anonymous, use this Google form. Your response may be featured in an upcoming post.
