The currently living older generations in my family realized the democRats left them years ago as well. My dad caught onto the changing positions of the parties early (I think.) He concluded Hubert Humphrey had left the common man in 1968. The last yellow dog democrat in my family was daddy’s mom who passed away at 94 in 2011. I ran into her and 2 of her 90 year old girlfriends after the polls closed for the 2008 primary. They were all 3 carrying Hillary signs. I was the Republican precinct chair at the time and never could talk sense into her tho we did not divide our family with politics. I now have a 93 year old aunt who made the party switch in 08. It has been tough for the old southern democrats to see the change in their party. I am thankful daily that my dad openly discussed politics with moral, economic and social consequences at our supper table. He was passionate in sharing his views but not overbearing. I had some teenage rebellious ideas at times and didn’t always get along with my mom and dad but they were never in a political arena. I have been very blessed with daddy’s wisdom.
I also surmise that the “supper table” discussions focusing on consequences is a successful tool in raising right thinking children as it worked for mine. I’ve often heard my kids stressing long term consequences to their kids and the 3 eldest grandkids voted conservatively last year as well. I know I am an opinionated, crochety old woman but I see the right in those “old fashioned” ways. It was very good to see the 3 littles gals ages 23, 19 and 18 cast conservative votes.
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You are obviously a competent, engaged parent!