Mothers
By : Suzie Tyler
Today, there are many types of mothers: birth moms, stepmoms (I prefer inherited moms,) and an adopted mom. Sometimes, the latter two take on the position better than a birth mom.
The role of mom has evolved over the years. Prior to the 1950s, moms were in the home, and their only outside interests were PTA and a garden club.
Today’s moms work outside the home and must balance household duties, a job, getting their children to dance, sports, and various after-school activities.
The other mom who sometimes gets side-stepped is a fur baby mom. The role may be by choice or for other reasons, i.e., divorce, widow, empty nest, or inability to conceive, but they love and care for these furry little friends and become their mom. It’s a job that is more than a caregiver; it’s genuine motherly love.
Far too many grandmothers have had to accept the position of mom for their grandchildren. At a time when they should be enjoying life without child-rearing, they have had to take on the reins of mom again. God bless them.
And then there are mothers-in-law. They are the brunt of many jokes, but remember that they birthed and raised the love of your life. They can’t be all bad! I was fortunate. I had a mother in love; without her, I could not have raised three inherited boys.
Another mom who doesn’t get recognition today is dads who step up to the mom role for various reasons. God help them. When my husband received total custody of his boys in 1969, he said he had to be mom, chauffeur, chief cook, and bottle washer. It was a position he took responsibility for even before his divorce. Fortunately, he had his mom, who was his saving grace. Not all men are so blessed.
There’s a saying, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” There is a lot of truth in that statement. Moms will raise the next generation of future presidents, scientists, politicians, and parents who will rule our future.
If you are a mom of any type, enjoy your day set aside to honor your role in raising the next generation. Guide them carefully!
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