One thing for me that will be interesting with an 18 and a 21 year old is that they all of a sudden (kidding) have their own political opinions that don’t always align exactly with mine. Learning to have uncomfortable conversations, knowing when to push back, and also listening to them and learning from them are all part of my plan as I dive into 2024.
I feel safer knowing we have Sarah and Beth in common. I think it is good to have discussions with openness and curiosity, not to change another person. It can be challenging in some settings. I admire your desire to give it a try.
“My political engagement is connected to parenting so not talking about the election with you wouldn’t make sense....We need places where we can take refuge from the onslaught of political coverage. But there’s a difference between coverage and conversation.”
YES YES! Great way of thinking about the coming year, and I’m honored to be mentioned here!
Another stress reduction tactic: I just unsubscribed from every political & campaign mailing list, and searched/deleted all their emails from my inbox. (It took about an hour.) My political engagement includes donating to causes/campaigns I want to support; *not* being buried in email.
My kids and I are on the same political page, and always have been. I know I'm more informed than they are, generally, because they're simply too busy to pay attention to the news. I admit I've spent more time teaching my students about the CRAAP Test (https://library.csuchico.edu/sites/default/files/craap-test.pdf) than I have with my kids. Honestly, I think everyone should be familiar with it to wade through the mountains of information -- and misinformation -- as we dive deeper into the election season.
Having tough conversations with others who may not agree with you can be stressful. I recommend learning about Street Epistomology (https://streetepistemology.com/). Breathe!
I really appreciate this! I live in Loudoun County, VA; we are so politically charged! I volunteer a lot and donate next to nothing so my emails aren't overloaded thankfully. I also saw your affiliate policy, which I loved! Have you heard of bookshop.org for linking to books? You can be an affiliate and earn ten percent commission, and purchases support indie bookstores. It's pretty intuitive to set up if you decide to go that route.
This was thoughtful and lovely, just as I'd expect from you Asha. I love the reminder that politics is an important part of our lives, but we can choose how we engage to make it more sustainable. I was personally offended (in the best way) by Karen Walrond's statement in the beginning of the LIghtmakers Manifesto that none of us will ever fully solve the issue were working on- but we can accept it and move forward with our part. Still thinking about that.
One thing for me that will be interesting with an 18 and a 21 year old is that they all of a sudden (kidding) have their own political opinions that don’t always align exactly with mine. Learning to have uncomfortable conversations, knowing when to push back, and also listening to them and learning from them are all part of my plan as I dive into 2024.
I feel safer knowing we have Sarah and Beth in common. I think it is good to have discussions with openness and curiosity, not to change another person. It can be challenging in some settings. I admire your desire to give it a try.
“My political engagement is connected to parenting so not talking about the election with you wouldn’t make sense....We need places where we can take refuge from the onslaught of political coverage. But there’s a difference between coverage and conversation.”
YES YES! Great way of thinking about the coming year, and I’m honored to be mentioned here!
Another stress reduction tactic: I just unsubscribed from every political & campaign mailing list, and searched/deleted all their emails from my inbox. (It took about an hour.) My political engagement includes donating to causes/campaigns I want to support; *not* being buried in email.
My kids and I are on the same political page, and always have been. I know I'm more informed than they are, generally, because they're simply too busy to pay attention to the news. I admit I've spent more time teaching my students about the CRAAP Test (https://library.csuchico.edu/sites/default/files/craap-test.pdf) than I have with my kids. Honestly, I think everyone should be familiar with it to wade through the mountains of information -- and misinformation -- as we dive deeper into the election season.
Having tough conversations with others who may not agree with you can be stressful. I recommend learning about Street Epistomology (https://streetepistemology.com/). Breathe!
I really appreciate this! I live in Loudoun County, VA; we are so politically charged! I volunteer a lot and donate next to nothing so my emails aren't overloaded thankfully. I also saw your affiliate policy, which I loved! Have you heard of bookshop.org for linking to books? You can be an affiliate and earn ten percent commission, and purchases support indie bookstores. It's pretty intuitive to set up if you decide to go that route.
This was thoughtful and lovely, just as I'd expect from you Asha. I love the reminder that politics is an important part of our lives, but we can choose how we engage to make it more sustainable. I was personally offended (in the best way) by Karen Walrond's statement in the beginning of the LIghtmakers Manifesto that none of us will ever fully solve the issue were working on- but we can accept it and move forward with our part. Still thinking about that.