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Michelle Obama Reflects on Parenting and Past Use of Physical Discipline

The former First Lady shared on her podcast her regret over spanking her daughters and her advocacy for non-violent parenting approaches.

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Overview

  • Michelle Obama admitted on 'The Light Podcast' to spanking her daughters, Malia and Natasha, during their childhood in the White House.
  • She expressed regret for resorting to physical punishment, calling it embarrassing and recognizing it as an ineffective parenting method.
  • Obama revealed that she stopped spanking after a few incidents and has since embraced non-violent ways of setting boundaries for children.
  • She emphasized the importance of parents establishing clear limits despite modern challenges in enforcing discipline.
  • Through her platform and charitable efforts, Obama continues to advocate for healthy child-rearing practices and family support initiatives.