I thank God I was brought up with a dem Mom and repuke Dad

[lynndew2]

This way I dont feel that I would react so early in my life that all I was doing was parroting my parents. I got to see both sides and make up my own mind, on my own. I think that I am much more whole as a person knowing I stood on my own thoughts and not having my parents decide them for me.

I know many here think its great to have your kids parrot you. I just think that kids need to see all sides and make up their own minds.

I am here so you see what my choice was but I feel I got to see and debate both sides. I am glad I had that chance and think it is good to educate children with no agenda. They will find the way to the correct choices.

[Clark Can WIN]

1. I'm glad I had a Republican father and a mother who lived in a time

when women didn't make up their own minds about politics.

It taught me that not all Republicans are evil, mostly they're just misguided or wrong.

[Maddy McCall]

2. There is no such thing as "objectively" raising children...

you said you saw both sides...parents have agendas when they raise kids. They are SUPPOSED to.

I think kids with Dem parents are lucky, considering that most of the world around them is DECIDEDLY right wing right now.

And, BTW, the timing of your post is conspicuously close on the heels of another thread about a DUer's child's political views. PErhaps you could have saved this so it doesn't appear that you are calling her out.

As to that poster, good that your child is exposed to your political views. HE IS THE LUCKY ONE--and he is old enough to handle it.

I teach at a university, and, lynne, you would be astonished at the rightist, naive views my students have. They have been shielded from everything from the gender issues to civil rights. When I talk to them about things like Rosa Parks, I have to begin at the most elementary terms. Thank god that liberalhistorians son will be a bright and shining light in his classes one day.

[lynndew2]

4. I am glad you arent(werent my parent)

That is a sick, idealist, dream to make your kids lil jchilds. And yes it was posted when it was as a responce to the other post without making waves. I am fairly new here and I do have my own thoughts but am still trying to not cause problems. Sorry if you disagree but That is how I feel.

[DrFunkenstein]

3. The Mommy Party and The Daddy Party

Dems are caring and weepy, Pubs will give you tough love. Do you want to grow up to be some sort of sissy?

[lynndew2]

5. I am Glad I grew up with both

And when I have kids I will expose them to all sides. I hope they choose liberal. But I think it is up to them in the end and thats that.

[DrFunkenstein]

7. You May End Up With Alex P. Keaton!

Reagan Youth, marching as to war...

[BurtWorm]

10. I can't hide from my daughter who I am politically.

But I do try to be fair. After cursing Bush, I will always try to add, "That's just my opinion, honey. If you don't think Bush is a sick motherfucker, that's okay with me. No pressure to believe that soulless piece of shit of is anything but what you view it--I mean, him, as." And I think she is all the better for my attempt to be fair.

;)

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

6. I had a similar childhood, but something happened...

My dad joined the Democratic Party!

[lynndew2]

8. My Dad switched religions but not parties...LOL

He was protestant and switched to catholic. But he remained strong repuke,till he died.

[Lady President]

9. Me too!

My mom is a Dem. and my dad is Rep. They are both politically active and well-read, so we had some spirited conversations in my house. I think it's great for children to learn all about an issue and make their own choices.

Also, you learn you can separate politics from personalities. You'll never hear me saying all Republicans suck because my father is a wonderful man and an old-school conservative.

I 100% agree with you! :)

[Doomsayer13]

11. My parents were apolitical Immigrants

My dad is pretty fiscally conservative, but he was uninvolved in American politics. He liked both Reagan and Clinton, but never became a citizen. My mom naturalized but never voted though she abhors Bush. I'm forcing her to vote against Bush next year.