Dear Anissa,
My teen’s political opinions are completely opposite mine. How do I guide them without arguing constantly?
— Red Mom, Blue Teen
Dear Red Mom,
You’ve raised a thinker — that’s a win! Ask them why they believe what they believe, and actually listen. You’re not debating — you’re teaching how to reason, research, and respect. And remember: strong roots can handle a little wind.
Peace isn’t the absence of disagreement; it’s the presence of understanding. Keep your home a refuge — where love outvotes everything else.