Melania Trump, the former -- and future -- first lady, has openly praised her son Barron Trump's keen political insight and advisory role during President-elect Donald Trump's recent campaign.

Mrs. Trump's pride shone through in her discussion about Barron's significant impact on youth engagement in politics via modern digital platforms, as Breitbart reports.

Barron Trump's Key Role in Father's Presidential Campaign

In a recent interview on Fox & Friends, a popular program on Fox News, Melania Trump shared insights into her son Barron’s active participation in his father’s political campaign.

She highlighted his role in strategizing and providing crucial advice, particularly in leveraging digital mediums to capture the youth vote, an often-elusive demographic for many political campaigns.

According to Melania, Barron was "very vocal" about the importance of reaching out to younger audiences through digital influencers.

Barron’s approach involved pinpointing influential podcasters and streamers that could effectively communicate Donald Trump's campaign messages.

Melania mentioned that her son’s involvement went beyond mere suggestions; he was instrumental in orchestrating the outreach efforts.

“It was incredible how he brought in success because he knew who exactly his father needed to contact and talk to,” Melania noted, emphasizing the precision in Barron’s strategy.

Trump campaign advisor Jason Miller, speaking on a Politico podcast, corroborated these details. He credited Barron with actively selecting and recommending specific digital channels and personalities that would be most beneficial for campaign engagement.

Impact of Youth Engagement in Political Campaigns

The involvement of younger members of candidate families is not a new phenomenon, but Barron Trump’s deep dive into strategic planning marked a notable uptick in such engagements.

His efforts to tailor the campaign’s communications towards younger voters through platforms they frequent -- bypassing traditional media -- proved to be a game changer. This strategic move was hailed as bringing “significant success,” as it resonated well with the digital native population.

Melania Trump's comments during the interview also shed light on the increasingly important role of digital media in political campaigns.

By touching base with the preferred communication channels of younger demographics, the Trump campaign could speak directly to an audience that is often hard to reach through conventional political campaigning.

Barron’s engagement was particularly crucial against the campaign backdrop where digital engagement can translate into increased voter turnout among younger constituents. His mother’s pride in his political acumen was evident as she detailed how effectively he maneuvered within these modern campaigning parameters.

Melania Trump's Parenting Insights

Apart from discussing Barron’s political involvement, Melania Trump also offered advice to parents on raising children. She emphasized the importance of being present and active in children's lives, especially as they navigate through their formative years toward adulthood. “I think you need to be present and to be with them as much as you can,” she advised.

“To be there as a teacher and a guide -- guide them. I think it’s the most important -- because the years go by so fast, we just don’t imagine,” Melania added, providing a soft glimpse into her parenting philosophy.

This insight not only highlighted her role as a mother but also enunciated the broader notion of parental involvement in a child’s development and interests, including their political affiliations or aspirations.

In her view, the involvement in Barron's life has not only guided him through personal developments such as preparing for college but also shaped his contributions to his father's political campaign. By being both a guide and a teacher, Melania believes she has helped pave the pathway for Barron's earlier-than-usual foray into the political arena.