Eddie Slaughter, a Trump voter, observed that his children, influenced by social media, express anxiety over his election—fearful about the world's future under his presidency.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Janine Domingues noted kids, even at age 5, pick up on political stress and that not discussing these feelings can heighten their anxiety.
The election amplified divides and stress, which continues as parents grapple with discussing the events surrounding it with their children, who are sensitive to these climates.
Libby Hemphill emphasized the importance of parents initiating conversations about political anxieties with their kids, managing their emotions to guide the dialogue constructively.
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