MOM- NO BETTER NO WORSE

There is no better or worse mom, as the love of a mother is characterized by unconditional love. A mother\’s love knows no bounds and is not contingent upon external factors or circumstances. Whether a mother possesses certain qualities or exhibits specific behaviors does not determine her worth as a mother. Instead, what truly matters is the depth of her love

 

working mom or stay at home?

Some people still think that a “good mother” is one who gives up work to stay home with her children. However no scientific evidence says children are harmed when their mothers work. Women have been moving into workforce not only for career satisfaction but also because they and their families need the income.

In many families today, mothers continue to work because they have careers that they have spent years developing. A child who is emotionally well adjusted, well loved and cared for will thrive regardless of whether the mother works outside the home.

There are many downsides when you choose to be a working mom. People start judging you because of not ‘raising’ your children the way stay-at-home moms raise. And let’s not forget the enormous guilt we carry with us when we leave our kids in someone else’s hands. It’s nearly an impossible task of balancing your work and being a devoted mother. And at the end who gets disappointed? It’s usually you.

 

There’s always a belief and has been highlighted and debated in many articles that stay-at-home mom’s sacrifice a lot in order to take care of their kids. Working mothers really don’t get enough hours to get housework done, cook dinner and go for play dates with kids.

Ofcourse they are right. My maternity leave has taught me this- being home with baby 24 x 7 is hard work. But just because I get a “break” from my kid doesn’t mean I have it easier. Being a working mom doesn’t excuse me from all my motherly duties.

I think there is a huge misconception that because I work while being a mother, maintaining my identity is easier. I work to live. I have a job and I am passionate about it. But there are deadlines and performance pressures and a lot of back-bending on my part to maintain balance.

 

Going out for working doesn’t mean that I am just sitting in the office for my entertainment. Being a lecturer is incredibly tedious job. Mentoring students is a key element of this career. It’s like we need to support their education by building trust. Upon that squeezing time for passion projects like gardening or reading a book is next to impossible.

Sometimes it is smooth sailing, easy-peasy. I work my butt off to keep my home a well oiled machine…but sometimes despite my best efforts it seems like I’m not doing enough. Through trial and error, through ups-and downs, through breakdowns and breakthroughs I have set certain principles to being a fulfilled working mom.

I’m not saying that being a working mom is harder than being a stay-at-home. But I’m also not saying that SAH’s have it “worse” either. The fact is that there are struggles no matter what your working status is. There is no award or benefit, whatever you do, it’s a thankless task.

Women are often asked questions which are very personal about being a working mom. But I’m pretty sure that nobody ever asked a man how he feels about being a working father!

In the realm of motherhood, there exists a profound truth: no mother can be deemed better or worse than another. The essence of motherhood lies not in external measures or comparisons but in the depth of love and selflessness that a mother embodies.

Each mother, unique in her own way, carries within her the immense capacity to nurture, protect, and guide her child. It is through the unconditional love she offers, regardless of imperfections or shortcomings, that she creates a safe haven for her child to grow and flourish.

A mother\’s worth is not defined by societal standards or superficial expectations, but rather by the immeasurable impact she has on her child\’s life and the countless sacrifices she makes along the way. In the tapestry of motherhood, every thread weaves a story of love, resilience, and unwavering devotion, reminding us that no mother is better or worse, but rather an extraordinary force of love in her own right.

The beauty of motherhood lies in the understanding that no mother can be deemed better or worse than another. The concept of \”mom\” transcends superficial comparisons or societal standards. Instead, it is characterized by the depth of love, selflessness, and unwavering devotion that every mother possesses.

Motherhood is a journey of nurturing, protecting, and guiding, creating a safe haven for a child to grow and flourish. It is a tapestry woven with sacrifices, resilience, and unconditional love.

Each mother is unique, bringing her own extraordinary force of love to her children. The worth of a mother cannot be measured by external judgments or expectations, but rather by the immeasurable impact she has on her children\’s lives. In the realm of motherhood, every mom is no better, no worse, but an incredible testament to the power of unconditional love.