Things I have learned
Since I started this, I knew that I wanted to focus on generational differences. The only thing was, I didn't know how to narrow this down. I finally landed on something I didn't think I would every want to talk about. But here I am researching Donald Trump and his language or "Trumpisms". I wanted to see how his use of language affects how different generations perceive him. Through this I have actually learned a few things:
1. EVERY generation sucks at returning emails and phone calls. ;)
2. Except my 15 year old sister who was quick but sent all the responses via text.
3. I don't know very many people who support Trump.
Through this project, I am really starting to see how I have taken myself out of the conversation with people who support Trump and I can see how I am helping creating this polarized society. It's not a pretty picture and I have to admit, I am scared to death to talk to Trump supporters. So we shall see how this goes.
Janie,
ReplyDeleteI was taken with the fact that your project made you reflective about your own biases and opinions in relation to Trump and politics. I completely relate. For most of my adult life my best friends have been on the other side of the political divide. Growing up I watched my parents handle the same situation with class and understanding, so I've always tried to do the same. Knowing that several of my friends voted for someone I despise so intensely has been much more of a challenge than I thought possible. After the initial anger and shock subsided, I have tried to understand their reasons, and while I don't agree with those reasons, I am a little less fired up than I was. When my oldest son was in high school, he and his best friend (also on the opposite end of the political spectrum) began a government club in which members got together to civilly discuss politics and the issues of the day. Six years later a group of them got together for a weekend to do the same. So now I learn from my children!