I think one of the issues with “conservatism” is that it’s pretty “boring.” And telling someone “no” to an emotional want, sounds like parenting.
I think the right needs to focus on explaining the hows and whys of the world instead of “preaching.”
In short, it is important to teach kids that fair doesn’t mean equal. It is also important to teach that the government does a crap job at solving problems.
The problems we face eventually boil down to poor parenting, and turning the kids over to loonies for their education. Conservatives’ lack of direct participation in everyday schooling and governance matters is simply abdication of responsibility.