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They can't open the windows at the White House
- One of the most restricting rules is that presidential kids, and the entire family, aren't allowed to open the windows anywhere in the White House, or in any car they're in.
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1 / 28 Fotos
They can't open windows
- Although this doesn't sound like a big deal, imagine not being able to get a breath of fresh air whenever you want.
© Getty Images
2 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- One of the biggest controversies of Donald Trump's presidency was the roles his adult children took in his administration.
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3 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- His oldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, was given the role of special advisor to the president, in which she took on many unspecified tasks. Her husband, Jared Kushner, was given the role of the White House Innovations Director.
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4 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- In 1967, Congress passed an anti-nepotism law, which "prohibits the president from appointing a family member to work in the office or agency they oversee."
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5 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- However, Ivanka and Jared weren't breaking the law, as it doesn't prevent children from serving as unpaid advisors, which is exactly how they justified their roles at the White House.
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They're usually expected to attend private school
- This isn't just because of the idea that expensive private schools offer a better education, they're preferred to ensure the safety of the president's children and to eliminate public exposure in a larger setting.
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7 / 28 Fotos
They're usually expected to attend private school
- However, it's a rule that can be broken. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter enrolled his nine-year-old daughter, Amy, in a public school in Washington, D.C.
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They must always be accompanied by Secret Service agents
- Just like the President of the United States, first ladies and presidents' kids must have Secret Service accompany them whenever they leave the White House.
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9 / 28 Fotos
They must always be accompanied by Secret Service agents
- Like their parents, even former presidential kids must always be accompanied by Secret Service agents, at least until they are 16 years old.
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10 / 28 Fotos
They have to participate in certain events, like the Easter Egg Roll
- Even though presidential kids shouldn't have official roles in the administration, they're still expected to take part in some of the events at the White House.
© Getty Images
11 / 28 Fotos
They have to participate in certain events, like the Easter Egg Roll
- One of those events is the White House Easter Egg Roll, which has been around since 1878, when it began under the administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
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12 / 28 Fotos
Riding in cars with friends isn't usually allowed
- This rule might not apply to all presidential children, but it was enforced with Sasha and Malia Obama.
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13 / 28 Fotos
Riding in cars with friends isn't usually allowed
- For security reasons, the girls never took public transportation, or got to go on joyrides with friends when they were teens.
© Getty Images
14 / 28 Fotos
Riding in cars with friends isn't usually allowed
- In fact, they couldn't even be driven around by Barack Obama, since presidents aren't allowed to drive on public roads. The president did, however, let Malia's prom date drive her to the dance (with the Secret Service, of course).
© Getty Images
15 / 28 Fotos
They have to behave at formal events
- Attending formal events puts presidential kids in the public eye, and their every action comes under extreme scrutiny.
© Getty Images
16 / 28 Fotos
They have to behave at formal events
- As a child, first daughter Amy Carter was criticized for showing up to a state dinner with books to keep her entertained.
© Getty Images
17 / 28 Fotos
They have to behave at formal events
- Due to the code of decorum and behavior that's expected, many presidential families after the Carter administration kept their kids out of those official functions as much as they possibly could.
© Getty Images
18 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- Being part of the first family comes with some perks, like getting presents from visiting dignitaries and other guests.
© Getty Images
19 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- Unfortunately for them, many gifts to the first family are considered government property and stay at the National Archive.
© Getty Images
20 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- Sasha and Malia Obama weren't allowed to keep Adidas swag given to them by former German chancellor Angela Merkel.
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21 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- They also couldn't hold on to national soccer team jerseys autographed by Lionel Messi, gifted by Argentina's president Mauricio Macri.
© Getty Images
22 / 28 Fotos
Presidential kids can't eat whatever they want
- A common misconception about living in the White House is that the first family is served an endless amount of fancy food.
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23 / 28 Fotos
The White House kitchen keeps busy
- Although it's possible to eat exquisite foods for every meal, the president and first lady are expected to pay the price of the meals they consume.
© Getty Images
24 / 28 Fotos
Presidential kids can't eat whatever they want
- Without their parents' permission, the president's children won't be dining on the finest steaks or caviar.
© Getty Images
25 / 28 Fotos
They can't have public social media accounts
- It's uncommon nowadays to find a teenager who doesn't have public social media accounts. However, presidents' children are expected to steer clear of public platforms and are requested to keep them private instead.
© Getty Images
26 / 28 Fotos
They can't have public social media accounts
- Since the world watches their every move, it makes sense that they would want to keep what they share online out of the public eye. Sources: (The List) (Marie Claire) (Reader's Digest)
© Getty Images
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0 / 28 Fotos
They can't open the windows at the White House
- One of the most restricting rules is that presidential kids, and the entire family, aren't allowed to open the windows anywhere in the White House, or in any car they're in.
© Getty Images
1 / 28 Fotos
They can't open windows
- Although this doesn't sound like a big deal, imagine not being able to get a breath of fresh air whenever you want.
© Getty Images
2 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- One of the biggest controversies of Donald Trump's presidency was the roles his adult children took in his administration.
© Getty Images
3 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- His oldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, was given the role of special advisor to the president, in which she took on many unspecified tasks. Her husband, Jared Kushner, was given the role of the White House Innovations Director.
© Getty Images
4 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- In 1967, Congress passed an anti-nepotism law, which "prohibits the president from appointing a family member to work in the office or agency they oversee."
© Getty Images
5 / 28 Fotos
They aren't supposed to take on official roles in the administration
- However, Ivanka and Jared weren't breaking the law, as it doesn't prevent children from serving as unpaid advisors, which is exactly how they justified their roles at the White House.
© Getty Images
6 / 28 Fotos
They're usually expected to attend private school
- This isn't just because of the idea that expensive private schools offer a better education, they're preferred to ensure the safety of the president's children and to eliminate public exposure in a larger setting.
© Getty Images
7 / 28 Fotos
They're usually expected to attend private school
- However, it's a rule that can be broken. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter enrolled his nine-year-old daughter, Amy, in a public school in Washington, D.C.
© Getty Images
8 / 28 Fotos
They must always be accompanied by Secret Service agents
- Just like the President of the United States, first ladies and presidents' kids must have Secret Service accompany them whenever they leave the White House.
© Getty Images
9 / 28 Fotos
They must always be accompanied by Secret Service agents
- Like their parents, even former presidential kids must always be accompanied by Secret Service agents, at least until they are 16 years old.
© Getty Images
10 / 28 Fotos
They have to participate in certain events, like the Easter Egg Roll
- Even though presidential kids shouldn't have official roles in the administration, they're still expected to take part in some of the events at the White House.
© Getty Images
11 / 28 Fotos
They have to participate in certain events, like the Easter Egg Roll
- One of those events is the White House Easter Egg Roll, which has been around since 1878, when it began under the administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
© Getty Images
12 / 28 Fotos
Riding in cars with friends isn't usually allowed
- This rule might not apply to all presidential children, but it was enforced with Sasha and Malia Obama.
© Getty Images
13 / 28 Fotos
Riding in cars with friends isn't usually allowed
- For security reasons, the girls never took public transportation, or got to go on joyrides with friends when they were teens.
© Getty Images
14 / 28 Fotos
Riding in cars with friends isn't usually allowed
- In fact, they couldn't even be driven around by Barack Obama, since presidents aren't allowed to drive on public roads. The president did, however, let Malia's prom date drive her to the dance (with the Secret Service, of course).
© Getty Images
15 / 28 Fotos
They have to behave at formal events
- Attending formal events puts presidential kids in the public eye, and their every action comes under extreme scrutiny.
© Getty Images
16 / 28 Fotos
They have to behave at formal events
- As a child, first daughter Amy Carter was criticized for showing up to a state dinner with books to keep her entertained.
© Getty Images
17 / 28 Fotos
They have to behave at formal events
- Due to the code of decorum and behavior that's expected, many presidential families after the Carter administration kept their kids out of those official functions as much as they possibly could.
© Getty Images
18 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- Being part of the first family comes with some perks, like getting presents from visiting dignitaries and other guests.
© Getty Images
19 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- Unfortunately for them, many gifts to the first family are considered government property and stay at the National Archive.
© Getty Images
20 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- Sasha and Malia Obama weren't allowed to keep Adidas swag given to them by former German chancellor Angela Merkel.
© Getty Images
21 / 28 Fotos
They can't keep expensive gifts
- They also couldn't hold on to national soccer team jerseys autographed by Lionel Messi, gifted by Argentina's president Mauricio Macri.
© Getty Images
22 / 28 Fotos
Presidential kids can't eat whatever they want
- A common misconception about living in the White House is that the first family is served an endless amount of fancy food.
© Getty Images
23 / 28 Fotos
The White House kitchen keeps busy
- Although it's possible to eat exquisite foods for every meal, the president and first lady are expected to pay the price of the meals they consume.
© Getty Images
24 / 28 Fotos
Presidential kids can't eat whatever they want
- Without their parents' permission, the president's children won't be dining on the finest steaks or caviar.
© Getty Images
25 / 28 Fotos
They can't have public social media accounts
- It's uncommon nowadays to find a teenager who doesn't have public social media accounts. However, presidents' children are expected to steer clear of public platforms and are requested to keep them private instead.
© Getty Images
26 / 28 Fotos
They can't have public social media accounts
- Since the world watches their every move, it makes sense that they would want to keep what they share online out of the public eye. Sources: (The List) (Marie Claire) (Reader's Digest)
© Getty Images
27 / 28 Fotos
The strange rules presidential children have to follow
It's not easy growing up in the White House
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One can imagine that being the child of the President of the United States isn't exactly an easy role. Yet, the children in the first families have no other option. Having a parent who's the leader of one of the most powerful countries in the world surely comes with its benefits, but being in the spotlight also comes with a lot of pressure and public scrutiny. Just think about all the comments that have been made about Chelsea Clinton, Sasha and Malia Obama, and Barron Trump.
On top of that, presidential children also have to follow a strict set of rules and guidelines that affect everything from how they act in public, to where they go to school, to their daily life at home. Click on for some of the rules the president's children are expected to follow.
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