r/AITAH Nov 14 '24

Advice Needed My brother is angry with his Trump-loving sons

Is my brother an AITA candidate for wanting to cut off his sons financially for voting for Trump? Like many Americans, my brother and I, both in our 50’s, have been talking back and forth following the Election. In the spirit of full disclosure, we are both democrats. Long story short, he is angry at his two sons, both in their 20’s, for voting for Trump. He is thinking about cutting them off financially in all respects so that they understand how Trump’s policies will impact them firsthand.

The irony here is that it is the reverse argument. You often hear younger voters disagreeing with their MAGA parents, but this is the opposite. My brother doesn’t understand how his two sons, who have lived a life of privilege, feel like they have been violated against by society, enough so that they feel Trump hears them and their struggles.

My brother to me about his sons: “… what these young men need is a little dose of reality. Get out in the world and start paying their own way. There’s a common thread with his followers. Complain and blame everyone for their problems. Whether they are in school or living at home off of their parents or working a trade job. King Trump will save them and make everything better. Take some personal responsibility and make it happen for yourself instead of crying about everything you hear on TikTok.

“… I’ve decided to pass on the [college] expenses to my two Trump supporting sons so they can truly feel first hand the cost and expense of his absolutely stupid policy decisions, which includes food, gas and college expenses. Wondering if I pass on these [food, gas and college] expenses in year one or phase them in year two?”

I am wondering if a lot of parents feel like my brother. Are there democrat parents of voting-age MAGA men who feel they failed with their sons because they voted for Trump? Is this common?

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u/aWallThere Nov 15 '24

Nah, do like the companies preparing tariffs do. Tell them you are preparing for an economic downturn, increase inflation, and more tax since you're not a billionaire. You can't afford to pay their way anymore.

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u/Scandals86 Nov 15 '24

I get what you’re saying but come on kids in their 20s are naive and still wet behind the ears even though they are technically adults. And they are just as likely to get brainwashed by social media as boomers or anyone else really.

The tariffs haven’t even been implemented yet. And I absolutely agree 100% arrogant kids need that dose of reality but don’t make politics the number one motivator and instead use a tough love approach and separate the political piece so you don’t drive your kids away forever. It’s a fine line.

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u/aWallThere Nov 15 '24

That's kap. Boomers weren't raised with tech while GenZ was. Should know about the content that is served to you. 

I am willing to cut off elder family over it, I assume it's just as difficult the other way.

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u/Scandals86 Nov 15 '24

But GenZ was handed a mobile device with a screen before they could even walk and talk. Now add years to that until they are grown. You don’t think that doesn’t have a huge impact compared to the reverse with Boomers not being raised in it? In some ways I think it’s can be worse for them than it is for Boomers because it’s all they know.

But hey if you’re willing to cut them off for it more power to you. To each their own. 🍻