It’s that time again. The presidential election is around the corner and tempers are flying. Parents and grown children listen to the news (different channels, of course) and argue about whether or not our country will be standing in January. Each is convinced, of course, that unless their candidate makes it, we might be swallowed in flames. At least, that’s what it can feel like.

So what do you do when the children that you birthed from your loins, fed, loved, lost sleep over, prayed for, and gave your heart and soul to, disagrees with you on political issues? Do you consider yourself a failure?

This is a tumultuous time in our history, and that is certain. The global economy is shaky, the Middle East is ready to implode, and we can’t agree on how much rein to give our government. Parents claim that our country has never been at such a critical point in history, and many young adults think that the US has always carried trillions of dollars of debt. What’s the big deal?

It is important in these times to keep our wits about us. That means, keeping the big, important things front and center. Family relationships are…