In the newest installment of her podcast, Michelle Obama reflected on her childhood, saying she was raised with a deep sense of appreciation — something she believes is missing in many of today’s youth.
Discussing the topic alongside her brother Craig Robinson on their podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, she noted, “When I think about what our parents did or didn’t do, and maybe it’s a little bit different because we’re brother-sister, because that same gender dynamic may make it a little bit hard.”
She emphasized that a major reason for their peaceful sibling relationship stemmed from respect for their parents’ sacrifices. “But I know we got along for some of the same reasons,” she said. “Our parents worked hard enough without us fighting and causing havoc. We knew our parents were working as hard as they could. We knew that they were giving us as much as they could. I guess we grew up grateful.”
Obama pointed out that their upbringing gave them a strong sense of perspective, which helped them avoid unnecessary conflict. “What we had was a lot of gratitude for the little bit that we did have,” she continued. “So it was sort of like, well, what was there left for us to be fighting about?”
Contrasting that with current times, she suggested that many kids today take things for granted. She voiced this sentiment while also speaking with comedians and brothers Damon and Marlon Wayans, saying she sees a shift not just in children but in parenting styles.
“Perhaps sometimes in this generation, where kids have, I think, too much, parents are giving kids a lot of stuff, and they’re not giving them some guidance,” she said.
She also recalled a major difference in how emotional well-being was addressed in her household. “I don’t know about you, but my parents never asked me once whether I was happy. There was never even a question,” she added.
{Matzav.com}