# Michelle Obama on Raising Independent Kids

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-06-02T14:18:09+00:00
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Michelle Obama reveals how her parents taught her independence from childhood—waking herself up at five with an alarm clock—contrasting sharply with today’s helicopter parenting. She argues that overprotective parenting can erode confidence, while her parents’ hands-off approach fostered resilience by trusting kids to handle life’s challenges. This philosophy echoes in her podcast “MITS,” where she shares personal growth lessons rooted in her upbringing. She also speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, especially among women and minorities, crediting her parents’ lessons in self-reliance as key to building her own confidence. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eda48b1c95118900

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