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Michelle Obama says she 'grew up grateful,' but kids today are less so
Michelle Obama, the former first lady, discussed childhood gratitude during a recent episode of her podcast featuring Damon and Marlon Wayans.
She contrasted her grateful upbringing with today's youth, suggesting that parents give children many things but insufficient guidance, reducing gratitude.
Obama described how her parents worked hard and encouraged gratitude for little, while also praising Marlon Wayans for being a role model on transgender issues.
She observed that in today’s generation, children often have an abundance of material things from their parents but may lack sufficient guidance.
Her remarks imply that current parenting trends might diminish children's sense of gratitude compared to her own experience growing up.