Key Points:
- Michelle Obama shared her honest thoughts about not having a son on The Light Podcast.
- She believes a boy with Barack Obama’s strong personality would have made parenting harder.
- The Obamas are parents to two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
The former First Lady recently spoke on The Light Podcast. She was joined by her brother Craig Robinson and guest Angie Martinez.
During the conversation, Michelle said something many parents might relate to.
“I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy,” she said.
She explained that a son would have likely taken after his father, former US President Barack Obama.
According to her, Barack’s strong and bold personality would have made parenting a boy more stressful.
Why She Felt That Way
Michelle said raising a boy with Barack’s traits would have been tough.
“Imagine a little Barack walking around,” she joked. She added that it would have brought more arguments and strong opinions in the house.
Michelle didn’t say she dislikes boys. She just feels lucky her motherhood journey came with two girls instead.
Life With Her Daughters
Michelle and Barack have two daughters. Their names are Malia Ann and Natasha Marian (also known as Sasha).
Malia was born on July 4, 1998. Sasha came three years later, on June 10, 2001.
Michelle often talks about how proud she is of her girls. She says they’ve grown into smart, strong, and kind young women.
A Light Moment, But a Real Thought
While Michelle was smiling during the podcast, her message was real. Parenting can be challenging no matter the child’s gender.
But Michelle believes that girls, in her case, made her journey smoother. She’s always open and honest about family life. That’s one reason many people admire her.
Her story reminds us that every family is different — and that’s perfectly okay.
