“I believe, however, that there should be political discussion at the family table, as I think kids need to be taught how important it is to think about and form opinions on politics”
I grew up in a family where politics and world events were routinely discussed. I brought my kids up the same way. I think it helps raise young people who are politically aware, articulate, and good debaters. Dinners in my extended family are always quite live (even when we agree for the most part) and tend to linger on. All the younger adults in the extended family love engaging in the dialogue and we’re enjoying this stage where they are active and knowledgable contributors. They often enlighten us OFs. I wouldn’t want it any other way.