One of the things I never thought about was how Rosie would react to the Barack Obama bobble head doll that currently sits on her dresser. I had planned on moving it into our room before Rosie moved in but had forgotten. We got the bobble Obama with our niece, Abby, at a Saint Paul Saints' game during the election year.
Abby, who then was 5, I think--time flies--LOVED the bobble head and was so proud to ask for it over the John McCain version. So I assumed Rosie would love the doll as well. I was wrong.
Her exact reaction was, "That's Barack Obama. He's horrible."
I was nothing but stunned for about five seconds until I found my words and said, "Well, we like him a lot." Then she was distracted with something else, and the moment passed.
So this isn't a blog about my political leanings or Rosie's. Nope, it's just another thing I hadn't thought about. In training they tell you about children having faith or religious leanings but not political ones.
She can dislike Obama, and we'll continue to respect him. My hope is we will teach her to at least listen to people who have a different opinion from hers even if she doesn't agree. Well, that, and she should hear all sides before really forming and opinion.
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