It is not clear if Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of President Donald and First Lady Melania Trump who is currently in his freshman year at the New York University Stern School of Business in Manhattan will move to DC in January 2025.

During Trump’s first term, Barron lived in the White House. He knows what it is like to live there as a child, but now as a 6’7″ young man in college, it will be interesting to see what he does.

So what are the rules for First Children living in the White House?

First Children Are Allowed to Decorate Their Own Rooms

Being a child and growing up in the White House could be challenging. Of course, the White House is an amazing place, but does it feel like home?  

Historically, one of the first rules the First Family learns is that, if the parents allow, children are allowed to decorate their own personal rooms as they see fit, which gives them the freedom to create a safe haven that suits them and their style perfectly. 

The First Children Have to Have Secret Service Detail at All Times

It is likely not much of a surprise to know that first children don’t have the same kind of freedom as others their age. Every move has to be signed off by the Secret Service, and they can’t just head to Pizza Hut after school with their friends. But while you might have already assumed that they have to have Secret Service detail at all times, you might not have realized that this continues after their parents’ time in office has come to an end. 

If they wanted to, these children can have security for the rest of their lives. But when they turn 16 they get to choose whether this is something they want or not – and most choose not. 

The First Family Doesn’t Have Access To Any Private Entrances or Exits

Even though the president and first family call the White House their home during the president’s term in office, it’s first and foremost a very fancy office. It’s home to countless government workers, and big decisions are made there every day. Because of this, it’s generally treated as more of an office than a home – and there aren’t even any private entrances and exits for the first family to use. 

Instead, they have to use the formal and official entrances and exits that everyone else has to use – meaning that they can’t sneak in if they miss their curfew. 

The First Family Can’t Open Windows in the White House

If you’ve ever been to Washington, D.C., you’ll know that the summers can get fairly warm. But while most people will simply open a window when the temperatures start to rise, you won’t find any of the first family opening a window. 

This was confirmed by Michelle Obama during an interview with Oprah Winfrey when she revealed that her daughter Sasha opened a window without thinking shortly after moving in.

The response from the Secret Service and White House staff was quick and severe enough that the whole family knew never to try it again. 

The First Children Aren’t Allowed to Drive

Security is a big concern in the White House, and the safety of the president and the first family is a matter of national security.

Because of this, they have whole teams of people who spend their days keeping them safe – and this applies to the streets, as well. That’s one of the reasons why presidents and their families aren’t allowed to drive on public roads. 

Although many first children turn driving age while living in the White House, they’re not allowed to drive a car at all. Plus, they’re not allowed to get in cars driven by their friends. 

The First Children Are Often Sent to Private School

Being the son or daughter of the president of the United States comes with certain privileges. And while living in the White House is one of them, being sent to private school is another. This is primarily for their safety but also to give the children the chance to grow up around others who are in the public eye – so they don’t seem so out of place. This hasn’t always been the case, though. 

Although almost every president has stuck to this rule over the years, former President Jimmy Carter decided to break from convention and send his daughter Amy to public school instead. 

First Family Children Are Allowed to Host Prom at the White House

Obviously, first children don’t live normal lives. Certainly, their parents may attempt to make their lives as normal as possible, but the reality is that they’re always going to be different to their peers. And while this can be a major downside of life in the White House, there are also some perks that they get to take advantage of if they want to. 

One of the perks is that first children can host their prom at the White House if they choose to. That’s exactly what Gerald Ford’s daughter did in 1975. This has to be paid for by the school, though. Barron Trump invited his class to the White House for a field trip.

First Children Aren’t Allowed to Have Social Media Accounts

When you live in the White House, your actions reflect the whole country. It would be impossible to control every post, like, or comment that members of the first family make, so the rules state that they’re just not allowed social media accounts at all. This rule includes all kinds of social media, from Facebook to Instagram and even TikTok. Could you imagine how chaotic that would be for their press teams if they had them?

Although members of the first family aren’t allowed any personal social media accounts, some choose to have ‘official’ accounts which are controlled by the administration. This gives them a chance to build up a following, promote their parents, and bring light to causes that they hold dear. They normally have these accounts for the entirety of their stint in the White House, and they can become extremely popular with fans across the globe. 

When their time is up and they have to move out of the White House, they can’t take these accounts with them. Instead, they are passed down to the next first family. 

They’re Not Allowed to Open Car Windows

Knowing that the first family can’t open windows in the White House, it is not much of a surprise to learn that they’re not allowed to open the windows in the car, either.

Instead, they have to rely on the car’s air-conditioning to keep them cool so they don’t make themselves vulnerable to attack. As every White House car is equipped with bulletproof glass, just a small crack could make a big difference. 

They Get to Watch Movies Before They’re Even Released

Living in the White House and having to run a whole country is likely quite stressful at times, but they still get to experience some perks that only first families get to enjoy.

In fact, Hollywood  regularly sends movies to the president and their family before they’ve even been released in theaters for them to watch before the rest of the country. And it’s known that they take full advantage of this. 

Originally transformed from a coat closet in 1942, the White House Family Theater acts as an intimate setting for the president to enjoy watching films with family and guests.

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