This writing challenge reminds me of my mother who lives far from where I live. While I was trying to write something about my mother, this question came to my mind: Do all mothers deserve a hug? Don't get me wrong - I love my mother, and in fact, I just phoned her to see if she's happy about the May Day celebration. I'm not crazy or insane, either. While everybody seems to love their mother, there are people who don't think much of their mother. If the son/daughter is:
one of the multiple children in a poor family
It's hard for a mother to raise so many children in the old days when feeding children was such a problem here in China. Unfairness or preference did occur - the youngest child usually got more attention from the mother. Nowdays there's only one child in a family here. so things are changed - parents can't wait to spoil their child with plenty of food, new clothes, smart toys, etc.
the one who Lacks love from their mother
Their mother only gave birth to them or failed to raise them. Some mothers are not good at raising children or not so caring. Some mothers may have gotten a divorce, and their kids may have gotten hurt.
shamed of their mother
Some mothers may not be so decent, and some mothers may even try to torture their kids.
So, it's true some people may not love their mother so much or even hate her, but I think all mothers deserve a hug because she's at least given birth to you - just imagine how hard or painful it can be for a mother to live with a baby in her body (10 months of pregnency). We should be grateful, but only too often people take their mother's pain or love for granted. Try to write to your mother or phone her, and if possible, give your mother a hug before it's too late, no matter how busy you may be.
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@Alice
Thanks! Yes, sorry for those who lack love from their mother.
Unfortunately this is also true but I see this as a challenge for those of us who are able to experience goodness from our mothers to extend our gratitude by way of sharing love to those who have had it bad from their own mothers. We definitely have a mission for others. Thanks for the expressing this truth. :)
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Thanks! Yes, you can say that again. Sorry for not replying instantly.
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You have written such a thought-provoking piece for our Mother's Day Collection, Expector! My neighbours had a baby today, and I couldn't help but think how lucky their little girl is. I am sure that she will be looked after well, because I know how well the fur babies are cared for in her family. : ) But, you are right. Some children do not get this great start in the world. And others aren't supported as they deserve to be.
I'm not sure that all mothers deserve a hug on Mother's Day. I think many mothers need to wake up and realize how important their role is, even when their kids have grown up. As someone who has lost a mother, I also think that many kids need to wake up and realize that they are lucky to have a mother, even if she is not perfect. It hurts me to hear people making petty complaints about their mothers and mother-in-laws. Spend time with your mother whenever you can.
Lucky are they who got the best mothers in the world. But I think, majority of the mothers have this maternal instinct. Only a few have this animalistic instinct, lol!
As there are superheroes onscreen, there are also villains who catapulted the superheroes to fame. Unworthy mothers help us remember how good our mothers are! That is their role on this earth. I think I am getting far away from the topic, haha!
Well, well.... we got nice ideas from our intelligent commentators here, Doc! These ladies will surely become wonderful mothers of EC.
This is indeed my first time to see someone wrote something against mothers! Uh-uh, don't get me wrong, doc! I know you get what I mean.
It's true that not all mothers or fathers are great. For some people one or both of the parents could be nothing but a source of misery and pain. One is obliged to love and be obedient to their parents if they loved them when they were young and dependent on them. However, if either of them was cruel and failed to fulfill their duty as a parent I don't think their child would ever love them or take care of them. In this world, you reap what you sow. I often see some old people complaining about bad behaviors of their off-springs and people around sympathizing with them, calling their kids bad names without bothering to ask how they themselves were with their children.
Your blog was great because it showed a bitter reality, Expector Smith. As Evangelina wrote in her comment that it's always good to remember things are not only black or white.
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