THE MEANING OF MOTHERHOOD
What does it mean to be a mother? Let me share with you what I believe is from what I've learned watching the day-to-day actions and routines of my wife as she tackles her role with style and grace.
A mother is a protector, disciplinarian and friend. A mother is selfless & loving. A mother must sacrifice many of their wants and needs for the wants and needs of their children. A mother works hard to make sure their child is equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities to make it in the world as a competent human being. Being a mother is perhaps the hardest, most rewarding and most important job a woman will ever experience.
A mother means unconditional love. From the day they are born, a child will test your patience. No matter what they do or say, being a mother means you will love your child unconditionally. Children who receive love and attention from their mother are less likely later on to fall in love with someone who offers love conditionally, whether by behaviour control or abuse. A mother shows their child how much they love them with hugs and kisses and other actions of affection. A mother listens to their child as they recount their day, play games or slip a note in their lunch box letting them know how much you love them.
A mother means safety and security. When a woman becomes pregnant, she provides and ensures a safe and secure environment while her baby grows. This responsibility continues once she becomes a mother, whether it's ensuring her child has a roof over their head or keeping monsters away at night and everything in between. A mother provides their child with a safe and secure environment, regardless of age. A mother protects them from abuse and harm. A mother boosts their child's mental and emotional development.
A mother means being a teacher and disciplinarian. Being a mother means being there to teach your child important rules and roles of life. From being an empathetic human being to learning how to be responsible for one's actions. As your child grows up, they are going to face an onslaught of differing thoughts, opinions and values from the world around them. Friends, the movies, the internet, television and magazines all have the potential to influence children. A mother will help guide their child to figure out their goals and values in life. A mother will teach them the importance of education, good manners and more. A mother will also discipline their child, a skill that will benefit children throughout their life as well as at school, work and life at home.
My wife makes it look easy. I know better. But she is all the examples above and so much more. Mother's Day might be one day a year in May, but I celebrate her every day.
Happy Mother's Day Babe.
And Happy Mother's Day to ALL the amazing moms out there.
Mike - The Herdfather
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