Lil X in the Oval Office: The Future of Leadership Starts Young

il X Takes Over the Oval Office: How Elon Musk’s Son Stole the Show at the White House

For generations, we’ve been sending our kids to school, keeping them out of real-world discussions, and shielding them from how life actually works.

We’ve created a hypothetical world for them—one where they spend years learning things that may no longer be relevant, while missing out on the experiences that truly matter.

The world is evolving rapidly, yet we still prepare our children for a system that is too rigid, outdated, and detached from reality.

‍Why do we insist on keeping them away from the places where real decisions are made? Why don’t we let them see how businesses function, how governments operate, or how innovations are changing the world?

Learning from Elon Musk’s Approach

Elon Musk is not hiding his child from reality. His son, X, has accompanied him to Tesla events, SpaceX facilities, and even the White House.

Most recently, X was seen at the Oval Office while Musk met with President Donald Trump to discuss government spending.

At just four years old, X was part of a meeting that impacts millions of people. Trump even introduced him as a “high-IQ individual.”

Whether or not he fully grasped the policy decisions being made, he was exposed to the process—something most kids never experience until adulthood.

Normalizing Kids in the Real World

What stood out even more was how Musk handled his son’s presence—patiently, naturally, and without hesitation.

As X moved around, talked, shifted in his seat, sat on his father’s shoulders, and tugged on his ears, Musk remained unfazed. It was a clear message: kids belong in these spaces.

Yet, in today’s society, children are often seen as a distraction. Parents are expected to hide them, apologize for them, or keep them in daycare while they “focus on work.”

Kids are naturally curious, energetic, and unpredictable—but instead of embracing this, we push them away. Why should parents feel sorry for having kids around? Why are we expected to separate our work and life so rigidly?

Breaking the Cycle

We have been following this pattern with parents who are already taking kids to real-time meetings and tracking these experiences. Here is the link to an article we wrote in 2024: Read here

In contrast to traditional settings where bringing kids to the workplace is often impractical, the dynamic lifestyle of nomadic parents, entrepreneurs, and those working from home allows for a unique integration of work and family life.

These unconventional professionals have the opportunity to bridge the gap between their professional and personal worlds by introducing their kids to their work.

For nomadic parents, the world becomes an expansive classroom.

Every location visited, every cultural encounter, and every business engagement becomes a lesson in geography, sociology, and entrepreneurship

A New Way Forward

If we want our kids to thrive, we need to stop hiding them. Bring them into discussions. Show them what matters. Give them opportunities to think, question, and engage with the world around them.

The future won’t wait for them to be “old enough.” It’s already happening. Are we going to let them be part of it?