For
It prevents unnecessary arguments that can divide loved ones.
Against
Avoiding real topics keeps families from learning respect for differences.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“It was always an etiquette rule - don’t discuss politics or religion in social settings.”
“We have been afraid to ask them to refrain from politics during dinner because we don’t know how they would react.”
“Politics is the discussion, study, and practice of how society functions, and it is therefore woven into every facet of our lives.”
“My spouse and I discuss politics all the time”