Michelle Obama says she is glad to not have a son. Here's why

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Michelle Obama spoke about parenting during a new episode of her podcast 'IMO.' She shared personal thoughts about not having a son and raising daughters . She also discussed masculinity and youth development with radio host Angie Martinez Michelle Obama said she was glad she did not have a son. While speaking with Angie Martinez and her brother Craig Robinson , she explained her thoughts. Martinez suggested she should have had a boy. Obama responded by saying the child would have been just like Barack Obama . She said it would have been difficult for the child to grow up with that comparison. The conversation was light-hearted but also touched on the seriousness of raising boys in today's society.During the episode, the group discussed how society views masculinity. They also talked about how boys and young men face challenges. Robinson mentioned that Obama spent time around his sons. Obama replied that she had many boys in her life through her family. They reflected on the different roles mothers and families play in shaping children's understanding of gender and behavior.Michelle Obama also spoke about raising her daughters, Malia and Sasha. She said she enjoyed every stage of their lives. From infancy to the teenage years in the White House, she found joy in parenting. She mentioned how meaningful it was to see her daughters grow up and make decisions for themselves. She said she likes when they call her after solving problems on their own.She joked that a son would have been like Barack Obama, which she felt could be hard for the child to grow up with.She said she loved every phase of parenting, especially watching her daughters grow into independent individuals.

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