Everyone needs to just calm down... This is ridiculous. The world is not ending... This country has weathered terrible Presidencies in the past - hell, we are wrapping up 8 terrible years of a president ransacking our paychecks, our personal lives, and our morals. What did you expect? This country started the pattern…

Why not take this time instead to teach your child that executive power should always be limited, no matter whether you agree with the executive office holder or not?

Maybe you should reflect on the kind of things your child is being taught. No eight year old has that keen an interest or understanding of deep and complex political issues. None. I didn’t, you didn’t, nobody in this comment section did, and your eight year old doesn’t.

Do you think that’s normal? Do you think maybe that reflects your anxiety and emotional state instead of his? Seems like that might be an area to focus on.

This would be a fantastic opportunity to teach your child about wonderful things like democracy and freedom. We live in a glorious country that allows people to believe what they want to believe, say what they want to say, write offensive blog posts without punishment, and leave if they want to.

Jesus H Christ people, calm the fuck down!

I did my parenting early instead.

What?