I am on board with what MellyH said! There is lots of room for improvement, but never forget the things that are good and amazing about this world as well. If we constantly focus on the bad things in life, that doesn't leave much room for change. All we can do is teach our kids to be part of the solution, and do what we can in our own lives to make things better and move forward
I can't lie, I live in a VERY politically charged area of the country, where people will loudly and often express their views and try to convert you, and it scares the living daylights out of me to raise a child here sometimes. I grew up in an area of this country where it was considered rude to ask others what their beliefs and political stance is, and this is what I will be teaching my children. Fighting with each other never solves anything, especially when all that we ALL really want is what is best for our children's future.
ETA: I just noticed you're from the same area
I don't know if its just the city that I live in, but I am still shocked every time someone asks me who I voted for! The beach and palm trees makes it all worth it