Liberal in a conservative family?

Question

Ok so I'm in a frustrating situation, I'm 15 and I've grown up in an extremely conservative family; both my parents are conservative and my sister agrees with them because she isn't old enough to make decisions for herself. Basically, the problem is that I'm a liberal, but my parents don't know that, and if I tell them my dad will like banish me from the family (sarcasm for you people who take everything literally). He'll be pissed though andI don't want him mad at me. What should I do about this? NOTE: I'M NOT TRASHING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY so please no hatemail.

Answer 1

your dad was probably a liberal when he was young, then he grew up, happens all the time

Answer 2

your 15 your not part of ANY party wait until your an adult when your legally allowed to have an oppinion when you grow up you will realize how stupid you sound right now

Answer 3

Been there done that with my parents so here's what might work.

Don't express an opinion on the subject unless you know it inside and out. They might not agree with you - in fact they probably will never agree with you on this - but they will have to respect your thinking if you can back it up with reasoned arguments.

Tell them why you believe your candidate is best and be specific - if you need help with these "talking points" go to the candidates website and make some notes. Flesh out your ideas.

Just don't be afraid to speak your mind with them about this or anything else - disagreeing (amicably) with your parents is a major part of becoming an adult.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Shut up  at home, If you can't express your opinion with out a fight. change the subject.

Answer 5

Well is it that important that they accept and know your opinions on things? I come from a very conservative family and I am Liberal in a lot of areas myself I am in a mixed marriage and my family disowned me. So decide whether it's important or not. Republicans are not very forgiving if you are doing something that is going against their beliefs.

Answer 6

I've seen this question before, Robbie.  

Hope you get the help you need.

3 years and you can move out.

Answer 7

You have a right to your own opinions and your parents should respect that.  They obviously raised you to think for yourself.  My dad and I have very different political views, but we are able to discuss things in a sophisticated manner.  If you want to break them in slowly then first talk about an subject that you both should agree on somewhat but maybe to different degrees, like the environmental crisis.  Test the waters with something like that.  

Answer 8

One everyone has a absolute right to join whatever party they want. I would do a paper on it and say its from school let it be seen by your father. He might surprise you and discuss it with you. But do me one favor, make up your own mind on things and don't follow the crowd and some of your teachers are most likely a bad influence on you, just keep an open mind.

Answer 9

You're 15 ok so that you don't live enough like your dad did.

You don't need to rebel in front of him, you just need to tell the cause of why you think you're liberal, try to share opinions or to be in discord it's one of the greatest moments to share a coffee and tell what and why you think of that if you got enough arguments so your dad wouldn't argue with you.

Try to show linking about what you talk and your father would appreciate it, not everyone ant your age talk about politic.

Use Internet information and your brain as tools that will support you in front of your father.

Answer 10

Well, you're only 15 years old. Don't take this the wrong way but young kids your age pay more attention to what celebrities are saying than what's really going on. When you're an adult, maybe your ideas on things will change. I honestly don't think your dad will take it to heart until you're an adult and can think for yourself. and if he has a problem with it, then in a few years, move out.

Answer 11

Interesting b/c dad is very liberal and I am a conservative. We are at the opposite end, and have our share of arguements.

I dont think you should tell you father openly that you are a liberal. Instead, I just to challenge my father. So when he argued about a certain position, I would allways say, "what about this or what about that?" Over time as you grow up, I think your father will start respecting that you are a independnt person making your own decisions.

Trust me, I stil argue with my father, but its actually fun, then agreeing with my some people who share same philosophy as I do.

Be diplomatic.

Answer 12

to be a Liberal you have to hate your own people, can you live with that?

Answer 13

thats the beauty of america you can beleive what you want.  you will live though.  and you never know when you get older you may start to cross over.

Answer 14

I usually block out my dad's political opinions.  

Answer 15

hang in there. I live in an overwhelmingly red state and went to the private school that was incredibly conservative. I know what it feels like. Don't try to get into arguments, and once you are old to vote go with your own beliefs.

Kudos to you for seeing the light :)

Answer 16

You are young but still entitled to your own opinion.  When you grow up and support yourself you can say and do anything you want.  Until then you just kind of have to deal with it.