Michelle Obama Calls Children Ungrateful, Says Women Shouldn’t Leave Careers to Raise Them

Former First Lady Michelle Obama said during the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on Wednesday that mothers should maintain their careers because children fail to appreciate their sacrifices.

The former first lady shares two young adult daughters, Malia and Sasha, with former President Barack Obama. She said on the podcast that she does not advise women to leave their “career track” because once their children are grown, they seek independence and disregard their mothers’ hard work.

“Let’s be more honest about the struggle… I am constantly telling young mothers it’s coming. You don’t have to get off your career track. And I don’t even recommend it,” she said. “Because kids grow up fast. And then they’re gone. You’ve sacrificed everything. And you know, when they leave,