Sixth Grade
Worksheets
Growing Up in the White House
Caption: First Lady Laura Bush and her mother, Jenna Welch, with Washington, D.C., school children in the remodeled theater of the White House's East Wing.
What is it like to grow up in the White House? Few people will ever know. The rest of us can only imagine what it would be like to have a house full of servants, tons of perks, round-the-clock Secret Service protection, and constant media attention.
Presidents and First Ladies who have children in the White House are always careful to shield their children from the media. The result is that we know only a little about the lives of kids who grew up in the White House.
We know that the one hundred thirty-two room house has perks any kid would love, from an unlimited supply of M&Ms to a private, forty-seat movie theater with first-run movies. Then there is the tennis court, the bowling alley, and the pool. There are plenty of guest rooms for sleepovers and even a personal chef. In December, there are over a dozen decorated Christmas trees. Oh, yes, and presidents' kids get to meet celebrities all the time - sports stars, movie stars, and musicians, as well as world leaders.
