MOTHERHOOD

A SYMBOL OF CREATION, LOVE AND SACRIFICE

A child is born. The first cry fills the room with joy and laughter. The newborn brings excitement and happiness to the parents, relatives, and friends. It is a moment of celebration for all.

With the birth of a child, a woman attains motherhood. In addition, she makes a man attain fatherhood. While Motherhood brings changes in a biological and emotional state of a woman, fatherhood changes the emotional state of a man. But the roles of both parents are vital in bringing life to the Earth. The process of procreation in all species keeps the world going.

Woman And Motherhood

The woman is a wonderful creation of God. She has the capability of conceiving and bearing an embryo in the womb, and at the appropriate time, capable of giving birth to a child. But being a mother carries challenges, risks, and excitement. The greatest strength a woman ever exhibits is when she attains motherhood. A quote from author Linda Wooten says “Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed”. After a child is born, the responsibilities of a mother multiply many times. Rearing the child is another biggest challenge. Maria Shriver, an author and former first lady of California says “Having kids - the responsibilities of rearing the good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings – is the biggest job anyone can embark on”.

MOTHERHOOD vs. FATHERHOOD

When a woman gives birth to a child, her motherhood brings changes in a biological and emotional state of a woman. She lactates, feeds the child, and gets emotionally attached to the child. She holds a fetus within her womb and allows it to grow to a human body. Thus, she becomes a creator, and brings new life to the Earth from her own body. A woman, while attains motherhood, also makes a man attain his fatherhood. The emotional state of man changes a lot when he attains fatherhood His responsibilities also increase a lot. He joins his hands in rearing the child.

Mother And Child

The most emotional attachment existing between two entities is the attachment between a Mother and a Child. It starts from the birth of the child and stays till the end. A mother carries great responsibilities for her child to grow and face future challenges in the world. She sacrifices a lot for her child The famous Italian actress Sophia Loren says “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, one for herself and once for her child”. The influence of a mother on her child is tremendous. In her first education, the child creates a great impact on his/her tender mind. George Herbert, the seventeenth-century English poet said “A good mother is worth a hundred school masters” The nineteenth-century American poet W.R. Wallace said “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world”.