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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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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.

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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.

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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). 

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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.

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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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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. 

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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.

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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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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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) 

See also: The most embarrassing relatives of US presidents

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