homeschoollife Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 We just joined classical conversations, and I wondered if they are tolerant of christians who do not support Trump. What's your experience? I realize there are a lot of Trump supporters in the homeschool community. I happen to not be one of them. I have no intention of debating anyone or trying to challenge their perspectives. I stay away from politics and try to be respectful of everyone. My concern is that if they find out how I feel, they may be inclined to either debate me and make me feel very uncomfortable, or their kids may try to harass my kids should they verbalize something counter to what they believe in. Should I be concerned? My kids are upper elementary now. Really, it's the middle/high school years that worry me most. I don't want to invest years into the program, only to have harsh differences in opinion ruin any relationships. Any advice will be helpful. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Have you had issues? I have never had political conversations with any homeschool moms in several different groups for the past 8 years. Many are Christian, and I know a couple in CC. I've never heard the kids discussing politics either. If you aren't initiating political discussions, why do you think it would come up? If I find someone opposed to my politics, I change the subject, and I would guess that's what most would do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 That may be location-dependent. I can't imagine there's a huge percentage of Trump supporters in the homeschool community around me, though there might be one or two. But I mean, if you find you're in a community where they harass you or your kids for any reason, there's a major problem with the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I'm a heck more concerned about their PIRPL policy than I am about personal beliefs. Putting a child in a position where the company actively discourages and erases paper trails regarding legal matters is so much not okay that it should be shouted from the rooftops. This is not a place where your kids will be safe. The risks are too great for something to go wrong. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemsondana Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 We aren't at CC, but our co-op spans the political spectrum. We make an announcement periodically reminding people to be respectful of others beliefs and that seems to be sufficient. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I am also not involved with CC, but I understand your concerns. It is sometimes difficult to hear students talk about and support lies and conspiracy theories, but I am adult so I can; it is not everyone, of course, but there are some loud voices who like to be heard. My son, who could never pass up a debate or an argument, would enjoy engaging with them and stirrring the pot. (he did this many times as a teenager, he is now mellowed although my BIL can really push his buttons) My girls were able to change the subject or find friends who did not want to talk about it. Although after my dd reposted a positive message about gay rights, a few kids at her 'christian' school, roasted her and told her she was going to h*** with all the rest. In the meantime, keep looking for your group or make your own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I definitely think this will be location dependent. If you are in a state with a ton of Trump supporters, I expect it could be a problem particularly among homeschool groups. If you are in a more liberal state, I doubt it will be much of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I would expect this to vary by area. Classical Conversations is going to trend conservative Christian because that is the demographic they cater to. If most conservative Christians in your area are committed Trump supporters then that is what you are likely to find at CC. If there is more political diversity among Christians in your area then there will probably also be diversity in your local CC group. In my area, I don't think Trump supporters were any more common among homeschoolers than in the general population. I'm in a conservative-leaning state but not all conservatives here were impressed by Trump--nor are all the local homeschoolers conservative. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyMom Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) We were a part of a CC community that we enjoyed for many years. The campus was mostly conservative Christian (as are we) and seemed to be dominated by Trump supporters. We are not into politics, so this didn’t bother us. However, issues did arise during class discussion among the high school aged students, and the environment became tense whenever US history was presented in a light that wasn’t 100% positive. Several parents were confronted when their children shared research papers that contained historical facts about issues such as segregation in the US military, and the campus statement of faith was rewritten to state that we will only show respect and honor for our founding fathers and our country. As a result, our family (and a few others) believed the program was no longer a good fit. We enjoyed some aspects of the program, but the racial/political tension wasn’t worth it. I’m sure each campus is different, but this was our experience. Edited October 25, 2022 by JazzyMom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartstrings Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) Where I am in a very red state, yes. More than half of the CC moms near me are ride or die for Trump and the rest are Trump supporters but a little less forceful. I would 100% expect to be kicked out or at least treated bad enough that I would be forced to leave if I was outed as a democrat in a CC group. I'm not a part of CC but obviously groups overlap and I see and hear them at park days and other things. To be fair, most of the non-CC groups near me are also full of Trump supporters, although mostly not as hardcore. Edited October 26, 2022 by Heartstrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Super interesting that this is a first post. Are you looking for quotes for an article or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 We have been getting some reports from this thread. I’m going to lock it as the question has been asked and answered many times over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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