My parents are Trump supporters and we vehemently disagree on pretty much everything. I try to avoid talking about anything that could start an argument, but it's nearly impossible. My mom wants to make plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas and I just don't feel like it's going to go well. Regardless of who wins the election, one of us will be upset and angry. They live out of state, so it's easy enough for me to say we aren't going to make the trip, but usually, if we don't go there, they come here (for at least one holiday). How can I politely tell them I don't want them to come this year?
Umm, COVID?
They're Trump supporters. They don't think it's an issue.
@Anonymous tough on them. tell them you won't visit because of it and that if they come you will be maintaining social distancing. and follow through.
@Anonymous whether they think it's real or not is immaterial. It is real, and you're keeping yourself (and THEM) safe.
So what? It’s the perfect excuse for you to tell them not to come - the kids are back at activities/school/play dates and you don’t want to expose them. They may disagree but it’s an easy excuse.
OP. Yeah, I guess, but they will see it as a slight. It does provide an reasonable excuse, though.
@Anonymous ITA. Pin it on the school if you want-- they're asking that families not travel out of state or receive out of state visitors, sorry Mom and Dad, it's a PITA but schools here are being really cautious blah blah.
@a nonymous Tell them you're doing it for THEM.
Good one. Kids will be forced to quarantine for 2 weeks and attend school remotely while peers are in class. Ours us doing this on an honor system now and we aren’t going back in person between Thanksgiving and Christmas for just this reason
Yep. If we were to go see my parents right now, we'd all have to quarantine afterwards. Just tell your parents it's impossible due to travel rules. Play it up and act like you hate it if it helps sell it. 🤣