He always fits his daughters into his busy schedule
Between meeting with the most powerful diplomats in the world, and crusading for a better America, President Barack Obama has fit his daughters into his busy schedule every step of the way. Here’s a peek at just a few reasons why we think Barack Obama makes a great Daddy-in-Chief.
1. He supports his kids' interests (and they support his!)
Barack Obama is his daughters’ No. 1 fan. The commander in chief has traded in his business suit for a soccer-dad getup and stood by the sidelines at his daughters’ weekend soccer games
2. He keeps his promises
He may be a politician, but Obama knows how to keep a promise—especially when it comes to his kids. After months of anticipation and speculation, Obama lived up to the campaign promise he made—vowing to buy Sasha and Malia a puppy—and welcomed Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese Water Dog, into the first family.
3. He protects his kids' privacy
President Obama prefers keeping his daughters’ lives private rather than in the eye of the paparazzi. Before Obama took the world stage as president, he politely asked the media to back off while he took Sasha to a Halloween party.
4. He's a good storyteller
When President Obama isn’t eloquently speaking at a joint session of Congress or practicing his next State of the Union speech, he spends time reading aloud to his daughters. Obama read "Where the Wild Things Are" to a lawn full of children during the White House's annual Easter Egg Roll, while the first daughters sat nearby listening attentively. (He even did the voices!)
5. He always makes time
Despite a long-running list of responsibilities, Obama makes quality time with his girls a top priority whether he’s near or far. Accompanied by his daughters and wife, President Obama crossed the great pond to visit Normandy, France, for an official event commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day. After his diplomatic visit, the first family went “off-duty” in Paris to celebrate Sasha’s eighth birthday.
6. He tucks them into bed
Working from home has its benefits. Despite early morning wake-up calls and a demanding schedule, Obama comes home from work and always eats dinner with his family and then tucks Sasha and Malia into bed.
7. He sets a good civic example
Obama may be busy, but he understands the importance of instilling the spirit of volunteerism into his children. When Sasha and Malia aren’t in school, they lend a helping hand to their parents, who actively volunteer in the Washington, D.C., area.
8. He protects his kids
Most dads dread the day when their little girls start dating—and President Obama is no different. "Dating my daughters will be an issue," he has said.
9. His family leads a 'normal' life
Sasha and Malia Obama are no strangers to the limelight, but President Obama and his wife Michelle keep their girls grounded by maintaining normalcy in their private lives. The girls have chores and a firm bedtime!
