Parents who lean left are grappling with sons who support Trump, according to a New York Times article.
In the election, a majority of male voters aged 18-44 voted for President Donald Trump.
According to a New York Times article published Sunday, conservative sons are now clashing with their liberal parents after the election.
Eli's 'Make America Great Again' hat was thrown into the corner of his bedroom by Alex Behr after an argument about guns, immigration, and abortion.
During a text exchange about Mr. Trump's legal battles, Alex Behr wrote, "Facts don't matter to you," before signing off with "Love you. Have a good day."
Some progressive mothers are grappling with how to deal with their sons supporting President Donald Trump.
"Liberal parents are unsure whether to intervene in their sons' embrace of Mr. Trump, as they see it as an act of rebellion or an independent choice that they should respect. For some, it has been a painful rejection of the values they have tried to instill in their children."
Alex Behr, in an interview with the New York Times, admitted that she had to engage in extensive introspection and research to avoid feeling like she had failed as a mother.
Despite Vice President Kamala Harris receiving the majority of young voters' support, Trump made significant progress with the youth vote and won 53% of men aged 18-44, according to a Planet Chronicle voter analysis.
Some parents accused social media and conservative influencers of promoting right-leaning political beliefs that validated their fears and insecurities as they aged into their masculinity.
Melanie Morlan told the New York Times, "I was like, 'Who's got a hold of my son?'"
Max Sorokin, a young man, contended that the shift was strengthened due to the Democratic Party's inability to attract his demographic.
"He stated that they didn't attempt to make young men feel compassion towards them, instead they disregarded them."
Though he became increasingly frustrated with the Democratic Party's censorious behavior, his father, Alexei, criticized his son's new views.
"Alexei Sorokin stated, "I informed my son, 'You are privileged,' and he replied, 'I don't feel fragile because I am young, healthy, and white.'""
Despite advice from liberal commentators, most parents ultimately chose to continue loving their sons.
""I often express my concerns to him, stating that I may become anxious and saddened because I believe he may not fully comprehend certain matters that may arise in the future, but I will love him even more during those challenging times, as it is simply a matter of politics." - Melanie Morlan"
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