That’s the problem. They shake with rage when presenting opposing facts. Everything is a conspiracy theory. There can be no dialogue. It started when I mentioned that there were inconsistencies with the election. I was calm and level headed. They could only say at least orange man is out of office. They have nothing. It’s so sad.
Lean into that! Ask them what a conspiracy is. And ask them why it’s crazy. Is it really that far-fetched to consider that people in power might work together to keep their power? That there are power-hungry and immoral people in the world, and some of them get away with their crimes and make it to the top?
Then show/tell them about Project Mockingbird. Evidence that government agencies (and others) are no strangers to manipulating the information people see. Being skeptical is the smart thing to do.
I can't know all the details, but it sounds like your parents are unfortunately very closed minded. It's unfortunate, but sometimes you gotta do what has to be done, especially when kids are involved.
That’s the problem. They shake with rage when presenting opposing facts. Everything is a conspiracy theory. There can be no dialogue. It started when I mentioned that there were inconsistencies with the election. I was calm and level headed. They could only say at least orange man is out of office. They have nothing. It’s so sad.
Lean into that! Ask them what a conspiracy is. And ask them why it’s crazy. Is it really that far-fetched to consider that people in power might work together to keep their power? That there are power-hungry and immoral people in the world, and some of them get away with their crimes and make it to the top?
Then show/tell them about Project Mockingbird. Evidence that government agencies (and others) are no strangers to manipulating the information people see. Being skeptical is the smart thing to do.
I can't know all the details, but it sounds like your parents are unfortunately very closed minded. It's unfortunate, but sometimes you gotta do what has to be done, especially when kids are involved.
Interesting that you were able to see and they not see.
I bet your parents believed in the Trump Russiagate conspiracy theory that was proven to be untrue.