So much has gone on the past few months and it's a lot for everyone. Politics has always been something going on in this world. But with everything going on and with the election year, politics seems to be the only thing people will talk about these days. I am here to talk about how we should normalize having different opinions than your family, friends, etc. I truly believe if you can't see yourself being friends with someone who has different views, then you're immature. Now, this is different when it comes to basic human empathy.

When someone doesn't believe the LGBTQ community should be able to adopt or that they should face discrimination in the health field etc, then that's a problem. If you believe kids belong in cages that's a problem. Do you understand what things I'm talking about?

I particularly am calling out Parents right now. Parents don't seem to understand that their children can have different opinions. I have seen families and kids ruin their relationship because they have different views. And the person who is usually at fault for tearing it apart are the parents. I bring this up because it is possible to have different views than your parents and them understanding it. I had a conversation with my dad about politics and voting the other day. I have been vocal about certain topics but I don't think he was fully aware of my political views. But when I explained he just asked me, why. I told him and he listened. He listened and we talked about everything. He said he understood where I was coming from and I said the same thing. At the end of the conversation, I said I'm not changing my views and you can't try and change. And he simply said I'm not going to. I am proud of you for educating yourself and creating your own opinion. That made me feel so happy and made me sad at the same time. Happy because my dad has always been understanding and has always said he'll love me no matter what. But I was sad because not so many people have that.

Parents stop trying to belittle your kids because of their views. They are the same people regardless of what they believe in. Be proud of them for being able to educate themselves and create their own views. Be understanding and listen to them just like they listen to you. Don't let something like this come in between someone you love. This goes for all relationships.