Reflections on Mums and Parents

Conversations and observations over the last few months have left me with these words.

A mother's comments on what it means to be a mother when offspring often seem to be ungrateful or moan all the time. "I believe mothers are here for that purpose, also to listen and love and care for their offspring when they are down."

A son of his parents who had been abroad for a number of weeks. " I am really looking forward to them being back. They keep me grounded"

A quote by Adrienne Shelly (from a calendar) " It's almost a sacrilege to say becoming a mother is scary. I wanted to write a movie about these fears and give them a voice."

Another quote " Remember that childhood is a time for learning skills and values that will carry us through life. If we have bad parenting and do not learn those skills early on, we may have to absorb more knocks to get them. But we still need to, and must, learn them. Parenting is important."

How and where are people today learning parenting skills?

An amusing youtube video on the subject of being a mother. Momsong

On a more serious note a book recommended by a friend which explains why the behaviour and actions around a child in its first 6 months are so important. The book is ' Why love matters by Sue Gerhardt.

Enjoy the video, digest and ponder the book. May we consider what it means for the children around us today, for their future and also for society in the future.

Imagine a society where love matters a lot and being a Mum or a parent is a highly skilled role which is valued. A society where parents are given lots of help, encouragement and support.