R u conservative but have hippy parents?

Question

If so, please describe the process of your break from your parents' views. Was it entirely political or does it involve core values? Describe your current relationship with your parents.

Please don't make any assumptions about the person asking the question. I'm just curious about young conservatives.

Chris Horn: What you describe about yourself is not necessarily conservative, but about being a mature, responsible adult. Many liberals qualify as such.

I rephrase the question: Are you a young conservative who has liberal parents?

Answer 1

My parents are not really hippies but they are die hard Dem's. Personally I didn't come to my own opinions on politics till I was around 18. I was going off to college and see things differently. Since then I sit on the opposite side of the political spectrum but I try to take the approach that I am not going to change them. Nor they me. We believe what we believe based on our perception and understanding. I feel I am right but I doubt I could convince them of that.

My suggest is to avoid the subject. People get real touchy about politics and religion especially when family is involved.

Answer 2

I am 54 and grew up during the 60's. My parents were very strict and conservative. I was a "hippie". Consequently, we didn't get along very well and I will admit I did a lot of sneaking around. I have now married and raised two daughters. My husband and I are very open with the girls and consequently the girls are very open with us. The house is always open to their friends and they do come here alot. My daughters have done some things I wish they hadn't but I have always tried to keep my composure and LISTEN to them. I really try my hardest not to get angry but they do hear my side of things. I feel at 19 and 20 they are old enough to make their own decisions but they are in college and we are helping them so I also feel I have a right to ask them anything I feel a need to. We have a really good relationship with our kids and they have always been honest and open with us.

Answer 3

Well "Yes" my mom was a "Hippy", but she was a "Conservative-Hippy" so I learned both from her.....Being that I'm a 60s, baby, I learned alot of good morals from her, but, I also learned, about just loving everyone, unconditionally, and just good "Social skills", and then mom sort of went to work for the Police department, and then I learned how to self discipline yourself to stay in a job, no matter how much you dislike it .....And how to make sure to leave, that job, on "Good-Terms", and so on........ Dont hate, or resent your parents, for who they are, just learn, from them, and maybe, try to teach them a thing or two, about how you are...... And maybe those "None-Hippy" teachings, will eventually rub-off, on them...... We're all put on this earth to learn from one, another anyhow....And you can take what you like about them, or not take what they've taught you. Its your life, if your an adult, that is, and even if your not.....Just seperate yourself enough to learn what best suits, you, in life, for you, and go from there....You cant teach an old dog, new tricks...I wouldn't force, your beliefs on them, just set examples, of your own,,, And hope, they'll one day change, or if you believe in God, pray, for them, but dont critisize them, thats not healthy.. Good-Luck, to you......

Answer 4

how about being a hippy with consertave parents and daughter? the values are brought with me from upbringing the lifestyle is entirely my choice..as it is my childs to be more consertive..

Answer 5

No.
I'm a hippy with hippy parents.
Thanks for noticing :)