The risk really seems like you could get caught up in the subject of this conflict.
The essay is really to see what kind of person the student is and how they think - so the best essays tend to reflect on a singular moment and the students thoughts around it. Tell a story. Let the readers get to know the student. The essay should be used to show admissions something about the student they wouldn’t otherwise know. Remember how many essays these admissions counselors read and try to showcase the unique person that is your student in a way that is interesting reading to someone.
Best of luck!