We are having about 20 people to our house for Thanksgiving. My brother and sister in-law are rabid conservatives who believe Obama is ruining the country. My kids are mostly Democrats and Obama supporters but have limited interest in politics and come to relax. Everyone only gets together about once a year, and they like to share with one another. My wife is a moderate conservative as I am but we believe the election is done and further discussion accomplishes nothing.
The kids and my wife would like to relax and talk about old times. My in-laws like to have crazy screaming matches which upsets my wife (though she has somewhat similar political views). My son also worries about his 3 year old daughter when she hears arguments.
How do we prevent politics from intruding. My wife has mentioned it, but my inlaws like to wait for the right opportunity, "kitchen appliances are expensive, wait till you see 15% inflation, unemployment, you voted for Obama, ha-ha."
Would you put up a sign, a safe room, say something. Aside from politics, my in-laws are wonderful, well-intentioned nice people and the non-political discussions tend to be friendly and constructive.
The kids and my wife would like to relax and talk about old times. My in-laws like to have crazy screaming matches which upsets my wife (though she has somewhat similar political views). My son also worries about his 3 year old daughter when she hears arguments.
How do we prevent politics from intruding. My wife has mentioned it, but my inlaws like to wait for the right opportunity, "kitchen appliances are expensive, wait till you see 15% inflation, unemployment, you voted for Obama, ha-ha."
Would you put up a sign, a safe room, say something. Aside from politics, my in-laws are wonderful, well-intentioned nice people and the non-political discussions tend to be friendly and constructive.
