11 Things to Say to Your Relative Whose Politics You Hate

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By Andrea Delbanco Editor In Chief, TIME for Kids We have a frightening week ahead, with both Halloween and Election Day. Since you’ve likely long since sorted out your costume and candy strategy, here’s some actionable advice pertaining to the presidential election: “11 Things to Say to Your Relative Whose Politics You Hate.” The article is by my colleague Angela Haupt. According to Angela: “The political disagreements within my own family have reached a fever pitch—and I’d really like to keep the peace. Sound familiar? I asked experts exactly what to say in these tense situations, whether you want to set a boundary or lighten up the fraught moment with a joke.” Her suggested scripts cover every scenario, from trying to avoid the conversation altogether to looking for common ground. If you’re struggling with this, write to me at andrea@time.com to tell me about it. Or share Halloween pics: Distraction is very welcome this week.  Best, Andrea

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