Michelle Obama is opening up about motherhood — and why she’s just fine never having raised a boy.
On a Wednesday episode of her podcast, “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson,” the former first lady welcomed radio host Angie Martinez for a wide-ranging conversation that eventually turned to parenting. As they tackled what it takes to raise kids who grow into decent humans, the subject of sons — and their social conditioning — entered the chat.
“You should have thrown a boy in the mix,” Martinez jokingly said.
With a laugh — and a hint of relief — Obama didn’t miss a beat.
“I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy,” she said.
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Ever the thoughtful interviewer, Martinez pressed her on why.
Obama’s answer? Her hypothetical son would have had impossibly large shoes to fill.
“He would’ve been a Barack Obama,” she admitted with a smile.
Martinez called the idea of raising a mini Barack “amazing,” but the former FLOUTS didn’t hesitate to acknowledge the weight such a legacy might place on a child.
“I would have felt for him,” she said, acknowledging that it’s a lot to live up to..
Robinson, her brother and co-host, jumped in to note that Michelle hasn’t exactly missed out on the boy-mom experience because she “borrows” his sons.
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