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I feel sorry for that 10 year old. If they just had to know, its because their life is surrounded by it. A normal 10 year old wouldn’t give a shit. I would project less politics into the household for the kids sake.

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A normal 10 year old

And of course we all know the worst thing that can happen to a child is for them to be considered abnormal by weirdos on the Internet.

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What I mean is the commenter is either lying, or they’re so obsessed with politics that it infects their 10 year Olds life to an unhealthy degree. That’s a fault in parenting and a fault in creating a safe childhood for the child. No 10 year old needs to be concerned with this shit.

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I avoid politics at home, this was a question that came up from school. It’s election season, and kids are curious.

I kept it about issues though, not partisan nonsense. My kids get allowance so they understand sales tax, and I told them tariffs are like an extra sales tax that you don’t see, but only for certain things, so I’m worried it’ll increase prices too much.

I think they discussed the election in class or something, hence the discussion. I never bring it up, but I’m willing to answer any question they have. They asked who I voted for, so I told them Chase Oliver because our state is going to Trump regardless, so I don’t have to worry about my vote changing anything and prefer to give a third party some visibility. That’s as far as I’ve discussed things with them, because I’d like them to form their own opinions.

As for the rate hike bit, that was largely a joke. But I do follow monetary policy fairly closely and my kids have seen me reading those news articles. I tend to read them a bit more lately due to high inflation.

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If the ten year old asks the question it is because they want to know.

Would you explain it to them or wouldn’t you?

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You’re overlooking the commenter admitting they bring these topics up and likely make this environment a thing. Of course a child may ask about something if you never shut up about it. Toxic.

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You didn’t answer the question.

Would you explain it to the child or not?

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