I love what your eldest had taught you and how you being tactful while talking about politics before him but still expose him to it. I think that is real parenting instead of setting taboos in your relationship.
What a great lesson he has reminded us about how easily hate can take root and be destructive. Great sharing @solarsupermama! :)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It was an incredibly important lesson for me. Compassion is world changing stuff. It's a delicate line to be an activist but not spend your life angry. It's incredibly important to me to be open and honest with them.