My mom is a very nice perwson, but the only problem is, she is a huge conspiracy theorist to the extreme. She is always talking about how the US government wants to take over the world, and how it is killing innocent pole all the time, and how everyone in the US government and military is evil. She even says the Boy Scouts of America is a devious plan to draft kids into the military. She also goes and talks about how Israel, and most of the US allies, are also evil, like how Israel is oppressing and slaughtering its neighbors! How can I talk some sense into her???
2006-07-05 14:07:34 · 9 answers · asked by Ragriav 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
She doesnt have any mental problems, she just starts talking about it when we get into politics and if she is cranky or tired, or any negative mood
2006-07-05 14:24:44 · update #1
She is your mom right? It doesn't work that way (talking sense to her). Best you can do is tell her you respect her view (even though you may not) and respect her right to have her view and try to move it on to a subject less fiery.
Talking sense toher will be a losing battle. Save your energy for something you can enjoy and get results from.
By the way, do you know a good GPS system to use for a mountain bike?
2006-07-05 14:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really cannot talk sense into her. She believes these things and you are not going to change her mind. She also is probably choosing these topics because she wants to talk! She may be lonely. Obviously she is well read and interested in the world. I would try going to a book club together and debating the topics of the book because it seems she wants to engage you in conversation. Or if her topics truly upset you, I would just say, "Wow Mom, you know a lot! but I have to tell you, that this conversation is starting to bum me out, can we talk about my baseball game (or insert topic here) for awhile?
2006-07-05 14:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by amyaliceco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately i don't think you can, your mom is a unique person and you will have to accept her they way she is, if it really is a major issue suggest counselling with her other than that i don't know what will help it is very very hard to change peoples beliefs, that's why we end up with conflict between countries and politicians and just people in general they believe they are right and everyone else is wrong
2006-07-05 14:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by tish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are always some Truths to a Conspiracy Theorie. Is she a paranoid schizophrenic? You may want to find out if she needs medication. If there is nothing else "wrong" with her, just deal with it. She is the way she is.
2006-07-05 14:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by Roxie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make her watch the Colber Report Comendy Central at 8 30
2006-07-05 14:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by staterules9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is looking for approval from you; just nod your head in approval; and
you will see the difference.
2006-07-05 14:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by COCO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like lost cause....just keep loving her man.
2006-07-05 14:11:21 · answer #7 · answered by nurse33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is truly how she is, I'd suggest to her that she go to therapy.
2006-07-05 14:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by ShivaMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why does she think this she might need to tall to someone
2006-07-05 14:16:28 · answer #9 · answered by mano558 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋