Overview

• Michelle Obama revealed on her podcast that she used to spank her daughters, Malia and Sasha, but stopped after feeling embarrassed and ineffective.
• She described a moment of reflection where she realized she needed better ways to communicate with her children than physical discipline.
• Obama emphasized that while she no longer supports spanking, she also does not fully align with modern 'new-school' parenting styles.
• She advocated for reinstating certain traditional parenting boundaries, criticizing modern parents for being hesitant to enforce clear limits.
• Her candid reflections have sparked broader discussions on parenting philosophies and the role of discipline in raising children.