Sabriwithrealitycheck

The recently concluded US election is widely considered a historic turning point, marking significant shifts in political dynamics, changing voter priorities, the unprecedented direct involvement of corporations in the electoral process, and the transformative role of social media as a new and powerful tool in shaping public opinion and electoral outcomes. On the evening of November 6th, during the final stages of election result counting, I was engaged in a conversation with a friend over the phone regarding the outcome. As our discussion concluded, my 12-year-old daughter, who had been silently observing, interrupted with an expression of confusion and disbelief. She remarked, "How could this happen? Kamala Harris Aunty lost the election, and Trump Uncle became the US President again. Oh my God!" This moment underscored the challenges of shielding children from the complexities of contemporary politics. Despite my conscious efforts to limit her exposure to the often c...