Was It ‘Inappropriate’ For President Obama to Call Sasha & Malia ‘Beautiful’ During His Speech?

[magus_69]

Was It ‘Inappropriate’ For President Obama to Call Sasha & Malia ‘Beautiful’ During His Speech?November 9, 2012 by Britni Danielle

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[shhh_its_s3cr3t]

I’m sure President and Mrs. Obama have taught their daughters that there is more to life than being a pretty face, but damn if it doesn’t feel good when your dad marvels at you like you are the most precious, and yes, beautiful girl in the word.

THIS is what every CHILD needs..... And not just from a dad, but BOTH parents.

When POTUS said this about his girls, my heart really was exploding with pride. This man is a true role model and dang if every child had this kind of parent in their lives, so much less self hatred would be in this world.

[teacoat]

This. I like to think my parents were good parents, but neither of them has ever once said they thought I looked pretty or beautiful. And if they weren't saying it, certainly no one else in my life was. So pretty much my whole life has been a battle for me to accept myself and love my body. On the other hand, they were always telling me how smart they thought I was, and now I'm really confident in my intellect. I'm no psychologist, but I feel like it's hard not to draw a connection there. I think it's really important to tell our daughters that they are smart and beautiful, because society will constantly tell them they're neither, whether it's true or not.

[kaizopp]

I don't know... My parents have never said I was pretty or beautiful, and as a result I totally don't give a shit about my physical appearance or what anyone thinks of it. Every one has always known and said I was very smart, and now I'm extremely lacking in confidence about it. I don't mean to argue about anything really, lol, but if you're drawing a connection somewhere, I'm drawing the exact opposite.

[thepuddingcook]

Yeah, even now I refuse to go dress shopping with my mother because she always points out some flaw or other---trying to be "helpful" I guess. Also, outfits always look great, she never says *I* look great. That was such a shocker when my husband said it to me early in my relationship.

[averigua]

i can't with people.

[winniechili]

What the hell? Every parent calls their kid(s) beautiful (even if they're ugly).

[ladywilde80]

MTE. This is utterly ridiculous.

[fm_gatekeeper]

No, every parent doesn't, but I think every parent probably should.

[shhh_its_s3cr3t]

Not every parent, sadly. :(

[layweed]

What? I just...what? What?

eta: oh it's one of those college newspapers. figures.

[lamardeuse]

Yeah, schooling the President of the United States on whether he's allowed to call his daughters beautiful? Your privilege is so white you make everyone else reach for their sunglasses.

[astridmyrna]

Your icon with that comment is a masterpiece.

[girly123]

Lol irl

[kalikahuntress]

1000+
Awesome comment.