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I'm 11 and hear adults talk politics everywhere. I mostly just want people to be kind

At church and school it feels like grown-ups always want everyone to pick a side. I get confused fast and worry there is some answer I am supposed to already know.

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Noah T.

At church and school it feels like grown-ups always want everyone to pick a side. I get confused fast and worry there is some answer I am supposed to already know.

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Is it okay not to have a side yet if I am still learning and mostly want people to be kind?

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Leah Patel

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Yes. You do not need a slogan to belong. Listening, asking good questions, and staying kind is a faithful place to start.

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Daniel Park

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Thank you for naming this so honestly. The pace here is intentionally low-pressure.

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Daniel Park

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Glad you found your way here. You do not need to tell the whole story on day one for your presence to matter.

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