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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Brittany Miller

Michelle Obama reveals Barack’s different relationships with their daughters

  • Michelle Obama shared on her podcast that Barack Obama found raising their youngest daughter, Sasha, more challenging than raising their eldest, Malia.
  • She explained that Malia would actively try to appease her father, often engaging him in political discussions to spend time with him.
  • Conversely, Sasha was described as independent and unwilling to try to please her father, which Barack found 'difficult'.
  • Michelle advised that parents need to be adaptable, like a 'chameleon', to suit each child's distinct personality.
  • Barack had previously admitted on the podcast that he believed he would have had greater difficulty raising a son compared to his two daughters.

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