Michelle Obama recently shared her thoughts on parenting during a heartfelt podcast episode. She spoke alongside her brother Craig Robinson and radio personality Angie Martinez.

The former first lady said she often thinks about what it would have been like to raise a son. She admitted she feels relieved she never had to do it. Obama believes raising boys in today’s world is difficult and full of unseen pressure.She encouraged mothers to raise their sons with strength and resilience. She said boys should be taught how to face disappointment and pain. Obama stressed the need to prepare boys for real-life situations like traffic stops or marriage challenges.

MICHELLE OBAMA REFLECTS ON RAISING SONS IN MODERN TIMES

During the discussion Martinez jokingly said Michelle should have had a boy. Obama quickly replied she was glad she didn’t. She added that her son would have turned out just like Barack Obama.

Her brother laughed and said Michelle already had their boys as practice. Obama explained that too many mothers try to protect boys too much and end up weakening them.She encouraged moms to focus less on controlling friends or comfort and more on preparing sons for the world. She said both sons and daughters need to be raised to handle life not shielded from it.

"I'm so glad I didn't have a boy," Michelle Obama said, "because he would have been a Barack Obama."

The conversation ended with a mix of humor and thoughtful advice. Obama’s honesty made many reflect on how boys are raised today and what parenting really means in a complex world.