What Makes a Good Mother ?

United States
June 10, 2008 11:26am CST
I know this is a controversial question because everyone is going to have a different opinion but I would really like to know, what makes a person a good mother ?
9 responses
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
for me, a good mother puts her children first ....comforts them when they're sad ....corrects their ways lovingly ....speaks to children softly but with authority ....sets a good example ....sees their best and worst qualities but accepts them nonetheless ....most inportantly, a good mother must know that her children will not to stay forever,they will one day move on and find their own destiny ....the good mother will be happy for their triumphs and even their defeats because a mother loves unconditionally
• United States
10 Jun 08
I absolutely love your response and anytime I wonder what motherhood is about, I will look back to your reply and be reminded! Thank You!
• South Korea
14 Jun 08
That's a good one. Nobody know who's good or bad mother but their own children. All women who are doing their responsibility to their children to be strong and be independent when they grow up, can be consider as a good mother and the other way around are not.
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
Actually, i should be thanking you because when i answered your question, it gave me a chance to review my ways as a mother. Theses things i mentioned came from my heart. Now i know why my friends tell my kids they're blessed to have me as their mom. I'm more confident now coz i know i'm doing what is right as a mother. Thanks again and lots of luck to you!!
@lishiwei (1550)
• China
10 Jun 08
I think no matter what kind of they are,their children will srill love them because I know that all of them give all their love to their children.
• United States
10 Jun 08
I wish every mother was a good one, but they're not. I, however, do love give my son all of my love. Everything I do for him is out of my love for him.
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
Hi there Ahdorein! I think that a good mother is selfless. She's more than willing to sacrifice anything and everything that she have for the welfare of her child/ren.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
15 Jun 08
a good mother is one who loves her children unconditionally. one who is always there to listen, to help in any way she can, to just listen sometimes & asks no question. one who teaches her children to behave, to have good manners, to not be selfish, to love other people, to have compassion for everyonebut most of all always let your children know how much they are loved.
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
What makes a person a good mother is being a mother itself. There's no points needed to be a good mother and there are no criteria to be one. Just be yourself and be the best mother you can be to your children. Take care of your kids, your husband, your home and everything follows. You don't have to do lots of good deeds for you to be called good mother.
14 Jun 08
good mother...the word itself says everything.mother cares n understands its kid,no artificiality,no show only love for its baby,bring up the little one to a responsible citigen.give good culture n moral tht help kid in future.so tht he/she never regreate in future life.like a shadow she should guide whenever whrever possible.....
@kezabelle (2974)
10 Jun 08
For me a mother is one who always does her best who makes her choices always with her childs best interests in mind and makes her choice accordingly. A good mother is one is always supportive and loving but at the same time is able to discipline to show them how to behave and have good morals and self respect. Its not easy to get that balance though and everyone makes mistakes or thinks afterwards I wish I hadnt done that but you know everytime a woman has a child that child is different and will need and want different things in life so we are always learning hence why I think a good mother is one who simply does her best with always her child in her heart and mind and doing what she thinks is right for them
@naseeha (1382)
• India
11 Jun 08
a good mom is one who brings up good children by setting the right example. She gives them love if needed and punishes them if needed. She knows when to give what. And thats wat really matters
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
I believe to be a good mother, give your kids the love that they need. Discipline them but not to the point that you give them bruises or hurt their feelings because as a child, they will take their hurt feelings until they grow old and will hold a grudge against you. On the other hand, love and care for them, give them attention, but don't spoil them. Don't reach to the point that you give everything they want, even if those things are not necessary. They should learn that not all things can be acquired by just pointing at them. Furthermore, I believe you can only measure being a good mother if your kids love you back and care for you, and they become kind and helpful people