Barack Obama's Daughters Will Help Keep (White) House
Categories: Kids 5-7, Kids 8-11, Celeb kids, Celeb parenting, Chores
It turns out that the Obama girls, Malia, 10, and Sasha, seven, will still have to do their chores even after they move into the White House. "They're going to need to be able to make their beds and clean up," Michelle Obama told White House staffers on a recent visit. "That was the first thing I said to some of the staff."
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President-Elect Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, and daughters Malia (L) and Sasha greet supporters gathered for a post-caucus celebration at the Hy-Vee Center January 3, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa. According to early reports Obama has won the race in Iowa.
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President-Elect Barack Obama and his two daughters Sasha (2nd R) and Malia listen to his wife Michelle introducing him during a family picnic during which he delivered a short speech in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 04, 2008.
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Barack Obama stands with his wife Michelle (L) and daughters Malia Ann (2nd-L) and Natasha (R) during a rally at Lawrence North High School , May 3, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Barack Obama, his wife Michelle Obama and their daughters, Sasha (2nd R) and Malia, take the stage during a rally near the Iowa state captiol building May 20, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10, wave during a rally at Ohio State House in Columbus, Ohio, on November 02, 2008.
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As if that weren't enough, remember that puppy they were promised? They get to clean up after him too. "We've been talking to them about that," President-Elect Obama told Barbara Walters. "We don't want litter on the White House lawns. They're going to have to do their job."
I guess, in a way, this is a good thing -- when my kids start to complain about doing their chores, I can tell them that even in the White House, the Obama girls do their chores so why would they think they don't have to do theirs?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Michele Cosden 12-01-2008 @ 10:54PM
I think it is great that Michelle Obama and her husband feel that strongly about such basic things.
I did not vote for Mr.Obama. I am still very unsure of him. But hearing things like this, gives me hope.
They are a beautiful family.It is a blessing to see him step into this office in one respect but I still am very skeptical of the man. Not his race. The man. However, I do support any mom and dad bringing their children up with basic rules,morals, values,respect and responsibilty. Something much of America has lost sight of.
That is why it is so hard for me on the other hand to understand or comprehend so many of the other things that Mr.Obama stands for
He didn't have my vote. He does have my prayers.
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John 1-11-2009 @ 1:01PM
Have you seen the new Ty-Girlz Sasha and Malia. They look just like them. you can get a glimpse at www.ty.com
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