The family conflicts occur everywhere since the birth of civilization- any type of government that produces rift in families due to power, land, agriculture, cultural, greedy, murder, religious, and ideological differences-
For instance, Benjamin Franklin used to be a loyalist, but the rebellion grew intense. Based on his observations, It further reinforced Benjamin Franklin's decision to choose to side with the Patriots. His estranged son, Royal Governor of New Jersey William Franklin was arrested for advocating the Loyalist cause. He was held in the containment in the two years of imprisonment during the Revolution. William Franklin kept making requests to see his ill wife before her passing. George Washington did advocate his requests, but Benjamin Franklin opposed it, and so, therefore, the request was denied. After William's release for exchange of another political prisoner, he acted as a Loyalist agent during residing in London to fight against the Patriots. According to scholars' beliefs, their estranged relationship remained contingent upon Benjamin Franklin's last letter was sent to him before his deathbed.
Abe Lincoln's wife, Mary came from a large family of 14, and the Civil war created rift in her family in half- political differences (Confederacy vs Union). Some of Abe's in-laws blamed him personally for the causes of the Civil war. His list of nicknames were produced by critics- "Widow maker", "Honest Abe", "The Rail-Splitter", "Tyrant", "Evil" etc.. About that "Evil" part, that's what my black professor from CSUN told us in the class. She is very open about it, and willing to stand by her statement. She continues condemning Abe Lincoln's acts. She even told her own family to not celebrate Abe's birthday, and of course, she was ignored. Anyway, I enjoyed her class.
My family is involved with the City Hall council, UN, and diplomatic services (from US to Mexico to UK Embassies) for generations, and their views range from socialism to conservative to libertarian ideologies, and it doesn't create gaps within us. I considered entering into the foreign service in Mexico years ago. I had experiences in past public service. There is one thing we have in common is we love to serve our countries. Our beliefs are discussing our political views in our homes is not going to reach final results. It has to be in any government department, government agency, and political office, and in order to make it happen is to get into service physically, and serve our countries.
I know better than that to get into a debate otherwise it'll turn into a full blown argument. 