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Chelsea Clinton Pregnant — Why Is This News?
Chelsea Clinton pregnant. This was just announced. Why is this news? I mean, I know why it’s news. But why is it really news?
Here is NY1’s tweet about Chelsea’s announce:
Report now on NY1 RT @courtneycgross Chelsea Clinton expecting her first child later this year
— NY1 News (@NY1) April 17, 2014
Are the Clintons the new Kennedys? Definitely not, if only because there aren’t enough of them. There are/were a LOT of Kennedys, and Chelsea is an only child. I suppose she could be the start of a dynasty, but I have a feeling that that days of political dynasties are over.
I’ve always been fascinated by Chelsea Clinton. Bill Clinton was the first President I voted for, and I remember how Bill and Hillary tried very hard to keep her out of the spotlight. They succeeded for the most part, largely because she was so young, but also because this was before the explosion of social media made it more difficult for First Kids to have private lives. Then again, remember Amy Carter, daughter of President Jimmy Carter? She made headlines way back in 1977 for reading during a state dinner; Art Buchwald praised her, but she was the subject of much scorn… at the tender age of 9. I remember that one as well, albeit less vividly because I was younger.
My point is, it has to be weird to grow up in the White House. Sasha and Malia Obama seem to handle the role of First Daughters very well, perhaps in part because they are media savvy kids. Digital natives, if you will. And perhaps the White House press corps showed some restraint, although I can’t say that with total confidence. I can say that whenever I’ve seen the current Presidential daughters they appear to be happy, well-adjusted, and very normal. I’ll go out on a limb and attribute this to good parenting by the President and First Lady, as well as Michelle Obama’s mom, who moved into the White House to help out, which to me made a lot of sense. (Not sure if she’s still there.)
Back to Chelsea Clinton being pregnant. I guess it seems a little… sexist? Maybe? To make this a big news story?
You know what? I’m not sure why it bugs me. But it does. It isn’t the most egregious example of news that maybe shouldn’t be news.
Maybe it’s just that, as a parent, I have a general feeling of protectiveness when it comes to somebody’s child’s privacy. Not that Chelsea is a child. She is very much a public figure, and an adult. But I think that’s the root of my troubled mind here. Over-protective parent, even of someone else’s kid. Go figure.
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Tip: Give Your Seat To A Pregnant Woman
When I used to ride the subway on a daily basis, I often saw people not give their seat to a pregnant woman. I thought that perhaps things had changed.
I’m so naive.
Guys, gals, humans of all ages. Here’s the deal. If you are on a subway or bus and are sitting down, and if you are capable of standing, and you see a pregnant woman, give her your seat. Just do it. Don’t think about it. Just get up and let her sit down. OK?
Pregnant and Commuting to Manhattan? Good Luck Getting a Seat (WSJ.com)
Why Are People So Afraid Of Childbirth?
A recent viral video reminded me of something that I’ve been saying for awhile now: what is it about birth that freaks people out so much?
Welcome to the world, kid
I must be missing something. What’s the big deal? It’s just a baby. Sure, they look kinda slimy and blue when they first come out. But that stuff washes off. (I’m actually very glad that I was told about the blue part. Otherwise I might have thought that my wife had cheated on me with E.T.) Read more »
Birth Simulator Video
To me, the more striking thing is how flexible the simulator’s legs are. Impressive.
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMiFwiZMSQc 285 247] Read more »
Reading is Fundamental – Cocaine And Stuff
Wherein we get our link on and show you some stuff to read. Other than this site. But you knew that. Read more »
