Extra Credit Questions

[L Verge]

I didn't realize that we were judging parenting skills compared to saving democracy -- silly me...

Living in the D.C. area, I have known quite a few members of the Secret Service, uniformed police escorts, and members of the military who have had direct contact with other First Families since the Lyndon Johnson era. Trust me, they do gossip; and I've heard some very interesting stories on how various POTUS and FLOTUS folks have treated their children, how some children have behaved (one got a spanking in the back seat of the limo by POTUS), and also how rude and nasty certain prestigious parents have been to those assigned to protect them. One FLOTUS evidently detested anyone in uniform, judging by her behavior.

I still think that there is "normal" behavior for children who have been taught what is proper and "questionable" behavior for those who are allowed free reign. I don't advocate corporal punishment, but I do suggest setting guidelines and feel that Mr. Lincoln (as head of his house) failed to do so -- at least with his youngest son.