Michelle Obama says she’s glad she has daughters, reflects on parenting and strong traits.
Says raising a son like Barack might have been tougher, sparks mixed online reactions.
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has shared her honest thoughts on why she’s glad she doesn’t have a son, highlighting the potential challenges that could have come with raising a male child.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Light Podcast with her brother Craig Robinson and guest Angie Martinez, Michelle reflected on family dynamics and parenting, especially in relation to her husband, former President Barack Obama.
“I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy,” she admitted, noting that a son would likely have inherited Barack’s strong and assertive personality. According to her, that could have made motherhood more demanding, especially when managing such a dominant character in a child.
Michelle and Barack Obama, who got married in 1992, are parents to two daughters: Malia Ann (born July 4, 1998) and Natasha Marian, also known as Sasha (born June 10, 2001). Over the years, Michelle has frequently spoken about the joys and lessons of raising their daughters, often emphasizing the importance of empowering young women.
Her comments have sparked conversations online, with some agreeing about the complexities of raising sons in today’s world, while others see it as a rare and candid reflection from a mother who has raised her children under the intense spotlight of public life.
