Single parenting and politics 

My ex husband and I are about as opposite on politics as they come.  Passionately opposite.  Perhaps that contributed to the demise of our marriage, I'm not really sure.  Anyway, I'm here in Denver, and proud to be attending the Obama acceptance speech tonight.  However, my kids will be with the ex. 

 

My kids want to watch because Mom will be there.  Not sure if Dad will have it on or not.  I think he will, but who knows.  It all got me to thinking though.  How do our views shape our kids' views.  And how does having children that are bouncing between two homes shape their political views if their parents are opposite.  I try not to warp anyone's minds, but rather try to explain the positions of both sides so that they can decide.  I have no idea if their Dad even discusses it at all.  Does the fact that I do, shape them into my views, or that he doesn't shape them into his?  Or does it even have an impact? 

 

I'm certain it probably does, because I know whenever schools have "mock" elections, the kids' vote almost always mirrors the "real" results. Anyway, it was just something else for me to ponder about relating to the whole split family living thing.  I guess I won't know the answers until they are adults.  Meanwhile I'll just keep sharing ideas...