Sixth Grade
Worksheets
Children in the White House
Caption: Photograph of President John F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy,and Caroline Kennedy with their dogs during a weekend in Hyannisport. The dogs are Clipper (standing), Charlie (with Caroline), Wolf (reclining), Shannon (with John Jr.), two of Pushinka's puppies (with Mrs. Kennedy). Photograph taken by Cecil Stoughten.
Imagine you are the son or daughter of a president. What is your life like? Does the White House feel like a palace or a prison to you?
Dreaming about life in the White House might make life there appear perfect. Obviously, there are many luxuries that come with White House living. However, Thomas Jefferson called it "a splendid misery." Only a small group of people alive today can relate to his comments.
The White House serves two purposes. It holds the office of the President, thereby making it an important location for national business. At the same time, it is the home of the president. Therefore, the White House is also the home of the president's family.
