It is the dilemma faced by every new mother. No matter once you have summed up the cons and pros of giving up your career to stay at home with your children, it is still the most difficult decision a woman has to make. However, surely it is down to the individual and what she feels is best for her and her family. In this instance, Michelle knows that she could afford the best care for her daughters but it is the right choice for her to become ‘mom-in-chief’.

During the presidential campaign, the whole world was bombarded with images of the ‘perfect family’. Barack Obama, well on his way to becoming the first black president, Michelle Obama, his loving and supportive wife and their two children, Malia and Sasha, behaving impeccably. Surely, this is the family we should all be aspiring too? No matter what anyone’s opinion is, children benefit more from having their parents at home and Michelle is a symbol for strong, stay-at-home mothers everywhere. In a world where family values are perhaps forgotten, marriages breaking down and children getting fatter, she represents the perfect role model for women everywhere.

When Sarah Palin was running in the Vice-Presidential slot in the republican party, many groups were angry at her for having a young child and running for office. While many people viewed her as an inspiration, the majority seemed to believe she wasn't making the right choices for her children.

Malia and Sasha Obama have the busiest dad in the world: they will need their mother at this time. Not to mention the imminent assassination threat all presidents face. If she did keep her job, Michelle would have to travel back and forth to Chicago and surely this would not be practical. When we decide to bring children into this world, it is our responsibility to ensure their happiness and safety.

Michelle hasn’t really given up her job – she’s just traded it in for a new one! Perhaps it is a relief to leave her job. Something tells me that she might be just a tad busy to hold down two positions of this magnitude. The news reports imply that Michelle had been forced out of her successful career and begrudgingly became our First Lady; but it might just be possible that she is happy in this position and the proudest wife there can be. http://michelleobamawatch.com/shhh-dont-tell-anybody-but-michelle-quit-her-job

The historic day when Barack Obama became President inspired thousands of people across the world. He has campaigned tirelessly with the support of his wife and children. Together, they represent an inspirational, balanced partnership. He works hard attempting to correct the economy and all the other things wrong with the world, whilst she completes an equally difficult job, raising their children.