Michelle Obama Says Barack Found Raising Daughter Sasha More Difficult

Michelle Obama revealed that her husband, President Barack Obama, found raising their youngest daughter, Sasha, more challenging than their elder daughter, Malia, due to their contrasting personalities. Sasha, described as independent and reserved, was often labeled "difficult" because she was not a people pleaser and preferred others to approach her, unlike Malia, who frequently engaged her father in deep political conversations, especially during their White House years. Michelle highlighted how Malia would cleverly bond with Barack by discussing world affairs, which Barack enjoyed and found meaningful. Despite these differences, Barack made a conscious effort to separate his presidential duties from family time, aiming to provide their daughters with as normal an upbringing as possible within the White House. Michelle also emphasized the intentional and careful planning by the White House staff to shield their daughters from intense media scrutiny during their teenage years. She advised parents to adapt their parenting style to the unique temperament of each child, rather than treating all children the same.