Inside Sarah Palin's Relationship With Her Children

Sarah Palin's children's actions didn't always align with her political standpoints. She had quite the media storm on her hands when her daughter, Bristol Palin, became pregnant at 17, just as Sarah was getting ready to run for vice president. Despite the knock it gave her public image, Sarah supported her daughter unconditionally, and she made this clear whenever the media asked her about it.

Sarah released a statement announcing Bristol's pregnancy amid John McCain's presidential campaign. "Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that, as parents, we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned," Sarah started. "We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents," the statement continued (via The Guardian). She also revealed that Bristol would marry the child's father, though ultimately, their relationship didn't work out. "They will have the love and support of our entire family," Sarah said.

After Bristol's son, Tripp, was born, Sarah released yet another statement, per Politico, in which she admitted to being shocked when Bristol told her she was pregnant. "We all at first looked at the situation with some fear and a bit of despair," Sarah revealed, then added, "Isn't it just like God to turn those circumstances into such an amazing, joyful blessing when you ask Him to help you through?"