>> Tell the kids to stay far away from politics.
this is exactly what I said. If you think they can be in a totally isolated environment, then shoin …
My Rav likes quoting a Hasidishe Rav in 1920s Poland who would not let his daughter to the street [ina Hasidic neighborhood], as there was no way to escape the influence.
So, for those who will get exposure wither in college, or worksforce, or secondary via conversations with other people who have exposure, you need to guide them with Torah values. The person who asked here – obviously if his kid is asking about a radio, then he is exposed – even if he is not listening to the radio, he is talking to people who listen to the radio.
>> Communism is no more of an avodah zarah than any political stance.
Just a little more deadly to Jews and the world in general than many. And attracted a lot of Jews at a time. That is why I mention it. Chafetz Chaim’s daughter asked hom for a brocha to have children tzaddikim. He gave her a broach to have many children. She thought he misunderstood .. He said – we can’t guarantee in this generation …