Sasha and Malia Obama made headlines this past holiday after they were caught displaying some very teen-like behavior during the president's "turkey pardoning" speech. Elizabeth Lauten, communication director for U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher, took a special interests in the girl's behavior and jumped on Facebook to scold the First Children for it. She later returned to social media to apologize.
While some saw the humor in the teen's behavior, Lauten decided to offer up a lesson in etiquette, telling the Obama girls to "try showing a little class."
In a Facebook post, that has since been deleted, Lauten wrote, "Dear Sasha and Malia, I get that you're both in those awful teen years, but you're a part of the First Family, try showing a little class."
Lauten went on to insinuate that Sasha and Malia's lack of class comes from their parents, who, in her opinion, don't respect their positions or the nation.
"Then again your mother and father don't respect their positions very much, or the nation for that matter, so I'm guessing you're coming up a little short in the "good role model" department."
In the midst of her scolding, Lauten managed to give the girls some advice, but certainly not without one last jab.
"Nevertheless, stretch yourself. Rise to the occasion. Act like being in the White House matters to you. Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at the bar. And certainly don't make faces during televised, public events.
As noted by CBS, a wave of public backlash followed Lauten's social media post. Many accused Lauten of being "mean," "thoughtless," "ignorant," and called for her job.
Lauten later released an apology on Facebook, which she says she wrote "after many hours of prayer, talking to my parents and re-reading my words online." Since her apology, Lauten has made her profile private.
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