To mothers, grandmothers and aunts (only) reading this, at some point most or many of your daughters, granddaughters, nieces and/or little sisters or cousins, etc. will consider becoming mothers. What positive pointers would you give them about this important role?
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Amber Marie (Ohio)
5/5/2014 08:22:24 am
The best thing I can tell a young woman about motherhood is it starts with the father you choose. Don't rush into motherhood with a man who is not ready and leaves you hanging. Take your time and enjoy your life. The man who wants to be your husband will let that be known and prove himself.
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AWJ (Ohio)
5/5/2014 01:45:50 pm
Being a good mother is a gift from God and serious role women have to fulfill. I would tell the young ladies not to rush into motherhood. Set goals in life; the sky's the limit and strive to reach them. Then, if it's in God's plan, He will open that door when the time is right with the right man. But, if motherhood happens unexpectedly, still love their child with all their heart, and raise him/her the best they can. I would recommend they get a support system; family and an experienced mother(s) to answer those questions and support and encourage them. I would tell them that there's no perfect mother; we be a better mother with experience.
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A.M. (Ohio)
5/5/2014 08:30:32 am
I would also like to add that before becoming a wife, I believe a woman should develop skills such as homemaking, time management, sewing, how to feed a family nurturing meals, even light gardening. I think that in the meantime between being blessed with husband and being single is great time to ensure that you can play those roles (wife and mother) being a blessing to your family.
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Emily Hopkins Berry (Roanoke, VA)
5/5/2014 09:46:52 am
Just to cherish every moment even though in some moments it may be harder than others! Time goes by quickly!
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EHB (Roanoke, VA)
5/5/2014 09:47:56 am
One other thing to other Mom's stop judging each other working or non working. We are all great mom's and do what's best for our own families.
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AWJ
5/5/2014 01:47:36 pm
... We become a better mother with experience.
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KFarley (Texas)
5/6/2014 02:07:52 pm
I taught my daughters and those around me to wait and find out who they are first. From getting their education to understanding the real responsibilities to take care of self is a vital lesson they need to learn and embrace. Along the path, they will be drawn to guys/men and they can take the time to understand why they like them ; in turn will help them understand if they are going down the right path of being one with him. I always talk about how I never thought that certain personality traits, genetics will be instilled in my own children from both parents which is crucial to understand. Being fully prepared to have sex is already a life changing experience, but having to raise a child is the greatest gift yet it requires everything of you. I shall continue to tell all girls, ladies, young women to know and love themselves, get established in school then career, get a pet and handle them with lots of love and care, then choose your husband wisely. At that point they will know when the time is right to have a baby. #LivingWIthNoRegrets
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