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The author's family kept having political arguments.
  • I live with four generations under one roof: my mother, daughter, and granddaughter. 
  • We often got into political disagreements that would end in shouting and tears. 
  • I implemented 10 house rules that would ease tensions, like setting goals and keeping an open mind.

Nothing raises the decibels in my house more than a political discussion. Living with four generations under one roof can be difficult. With issues ranging from the Electoral College to climate control to the homeless situation, everyone in our household has a different opinion.