After the election many parents have taken to social media and the news to express their concern and worry for their children and their future. Many have even asked the question, “what do I tell my children?” This letter is for the children of those concerned parents.
To the Children of America,
Do not be scared of your future. Do not be afraid for your life. Sweet ones, you will be safe and life will continue on as it should. A new president has been elected and his name is Donald Trump. You may be too young to know Mr. Trump’s history and now all you hear is the bad things he has done and what the news and media choose to cover. A lot of people will tell you that Trump is a big mistake, and other people will tell you that Mrs.Clinton would have been the worst choice. Right now, your parents might be scared because what you might not know or understand is that people are putting their lives and others' at risk by protesting and creating a divide in our country. But don’t worry sweet ones, you will be safe, and life will continue on as it should.
There is negativity surrounding you in this world and just remember to always maintain positivity. Soon, it will be your turn to make a difference and make choices, and when you do, remember to remain open-minded and kind-hearted. Remember to keep hatred out of your heart and mind because it will cloud your judgment if you let it. Others will tell you what to think and do and will try to make you be someone you are not, but do not let them break who you are. When it comes to politics, it seems like a big deal now, but just wait until you are old enough to vote. Make sure you exercise your right to vote and do your research and remain neutral when looking at the candidates. It will seem extremely daunting and there will be protests and arguments like there are now, but don’t worry sweet ones, you will be safe and life will continue on as it should.
You might be hearing that people will not accept our new president and that they wish failure on him. You have to remain open-minded and wish for his success. He does not have to be liked but to wish anything other than success for him is asking for failure and destruction of our own country for the next four years. Put faith and trust into a man that we all hope will do right by all of us. I know it is difficult to give him a chance, but remember that for the rest of your life, changes will come up and you have to adjust and give those changes a chance; but don’t worry sweet ones, you will be safe and life will continue on as it should.
Do not allow a divide in this country, for now is not the time. Now we must all stand united as one to create a strength that no man or woman could break. You will learn of the fights the US has fought together in the past and you will learn of the internal conflicts that have been fought by a united front. This is no different, sweet ones. Remain determined for positive change and be ready to fight back with strength and unity if all else fails. This is truly a great nation, as you will learn, and all together we will succeed in even the darkest days. These will not be our darkest days if we remain united and open minded. You and your generation will be a change that we hope for, do not allow this election to hinder or harm the greatness that you all can become. Do not let the reactions of others serve as an example of how to act when it seems that things have gone downhill. Remember to dig in your heels and work your way back up to the top with others who are willing to stand strong and fight back with unity, in the most positive way possible. This country will remain great, no matter who is in office, because, sweet ones, you will create safety and you will make sure life will continue on as it should.
Sincerely,
The people who know that all will be well.
