With the 2024 election on the horizon, tensions are rising within families as parents and their teenage children and young adults clash over social issues, even if they belong to the same political party.
It’s not uncommon for immediate families to be at odds with each other based on age and gender. According to a recent Gallup poll, there is a significant disparity between the number of men and women in each age group who identify as liberal, with the largest gap seen among individuals aged 18 to 29.
The New York Times is seeking input from readers on how they navigate family disagreements concerning gender, climate change, equality, abortion, gun control, and other contentious issues. For young adults, do you align more with your parents’ political beliefs or those of your partner?
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