[jbob2000]

You used to be able to count on your parents to have your best interests in mind. There seems to be a big generation gap between the pre and post internet generations, which is where I think some of this political turmoil is coming from.

[downerending]

Parent here: You still can--it's my highest priority. That said, I'm more concerned about what you'd really want in the long term than what you think you want right now.