What is the best part/ most rewarding part of being a mother or a parent?
By Sissy15
@sissy15 (12269)
United States
February 18, 2013 11:51pm CST
For me the best part of being a mom is seeing my sons wonderful smile, and watching him learn new things. I work with him every night on flash cards and I am always so amazed at how quickly he learns things and I love seeing how proud he is of himself. I love spending time with him. I have mentioned in other posts that my son was born with a cleft lip. He has exceeded expectations of the doctors. He is advanced in speech, which is something they told us may be an issue for him. The fact that he speaks so well is amazing. Seeing him reach each milestone often times before he is due to hit it is an amazing feeling. These are just a few of the most rewarding parts of being a parent for me. How about everyone else? What parts are the most rewarding for you?
9 responses
@THarned (8)
• United States
19 Feb 13
I have nine kids, so the most rewarding part me is now that seven of them are adults and are now starting families of their own, they call home more for advice on what do when their little ones are sick, or to say "Mom I understand now why did so and so when I was growing up but the best part is they are never to old to say Mom "I love you" and thank you for raising me!
@sissy15 (12269)
• United States
20 Feb 13
Wow, I can only imagine how rewarding that would be. My mom had 7 kids. We all tell her we love her and how much we appreciate what she has done for us. As most of us all of children of our own we understand why she did the things she did and understand the sacrifices she made for us. I was fortunate enough to have a great mother and can only hope to be half as great of a mother as my mom was to us.
@Sarahliuliwen (300)
• China
21 Feb 13
Wow I'm so surprised to see you having so many siblings and THarned having so many children! In my country parents are only allowed to have less than two kids, and this rule has been followed for 34 years here. I only have one sibling--my sister. I believe you guys must have a very happy experience! If allowed, I'd like to have more kids, too! They would never feel lonely or isolated with so many sis and bros.
@extremefun4fun (2908)
• India
19 Feb 13
for me the best thing is when my child plays happily and laughs. I really love my daughter and life without her means nothing for me.
@UtopianIdealist (1604)
• United States
20 Feb 13
For me, it is the laughs, watching him reach milestones, watching him figure out things and all the surprising things he says.
@sissy15 (12269)
• United States
20 Feb 13
I think most of us think that. They are all such amazing parts of parenting. You get to see these amazing little human beings grow up and laugh and reach milestones and say "Hey! I created that!" There's nothing else like it. It's also funny hearing them say some of those surprising things it's why they created "Kids say the darndest things".
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
24 Feb 13
While I do have to admit that there are times that it is quite frustrating to be a mother, I really do overall believe that there are a lot more benefits to being a parent than there are frustrating moments.
For me, I have to say that I believe the best part of being a mother is seeing that our children are able to make the right choices in their lives because of the morals that I've taught them.
@sissy15 (12269)
• United States
25 Feb 13
I know what you mean, most parents definitely want to pull their hair out at some point especially mothers (because let's face it a lot of times it is harder to be a mom than a dad). Kids can be frustrating and drive us out of our mind, but at the end of the day the good moments cancel out the bad ones. It is rewarding to see your parenting pay off. Knowing that you're doing your job as a parent when you watch them succeed and be better people because you were there and did your job even when they complain about how unfair you are and every other complaint they make to you about your parenting along the way. They will eventually grow up and understand why you did what you did and be grateful for it. As fun as it would be to be the cool mom it's not what is best for them. The cool mom is also not usually a good mom. It's the sacrifice you make to raise good children.
@Sarahliuliwen (300)
• China
19 Feb 13
I'm not married or having a baby, but I think being a parent is a great great thing. When I have one,I can learn from him, share with him what I know and what I believe, and I can try to perceive things from his perspective, which is more innocent, and can help purify my mind. And I can learn about the world and many things I don't know together with him. It'll be wonderful, but also challenging, for one has to be mature and wise enough if he wants to bring up a great kid.
@sissy15 (12269)
• United States
20 Feb 13
You're right. Having a baby is a great thing. As a parent you learn from your child just as much as they learn from you. It's an experience unlike any other. It is very challenging and there are days you just want to pull your hair out, however every day brings something new and great. Even on my sons worst days I feel so blessed to have him. On his great days there is nothing like just watching him and experiencing the joy he brings to my life. The good days out number the bad ones. There is not a moment I would trade with my son good or bad.
@fourjems (11)
• Philippines
23 Feb 13
For me the most rewarding part of being a mother is to see my kids doing good in school. It really feels good every end of the quarter that I see them getting ribbons or medals for being an honor student. It pays to to monitor their homeworks regularly. But I am praying that someday they will all grow up responsible and God-centered person. If that happens, that would be the best part of being a mother to them.
@sissy15 (12269)
• United States
25 Feb 13
It is great seeing your children do well in school. I think you're right the best thing we can do as a parent is raise them with morals and see them grow up to be good people. That would be the most rewarding part as a parent knowing that you raised decent human beings.
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
19 Feb 13
He is a handsome and smily boy, I can see that from the photo. As a mum, I can feel what you feel.We are happy and moved for the child's growth. When he was just born, we were happy for his smile once in a while; when he learned to walk, we were happy; when he could call mum and daddy, we were happy; when he could read books, we were happy; then one day, when we were ill, he told us to remember to take the medicine, we were happy...
When my daughter was just born, she had oxygen deficit symptom, I was so afraid and I cried . As the doctor told me if she was treated well, maybe her intelligence could catch up with the normal children . That " maybe" made me to despair. But I always believes that she was the gift god gave me, I took good care of her, I put all my mind on her, now she is almost eight, I am proud to say that she is better than others, she is the monitor in her class, all the subjets she learned that she got A, and she knows how to get along well with the others, all the teachers like her very much. So I believe you son is always your proud, now and future. 
@sissy15 (12269)
• United States
19 Feb 13
Aww, thank you. He is usually fairly happy. I think you handled it well. A lot of parents freak out when they find out something is wrong with their child. All parents can do is support their child and do our best to make sure they do their best. We have to deal with whatever is thrown our way and make the best of it. I am happy to hear you child is excelling when she was just given a maybe situation. It sounds like you did your job as a parent at making sure she had the support and love she needed to get through and do her best. Even when you were in despair. You obviously didn't let it bring you down. I think as parents it's our job to be proud of our children. They are the best gift God could ever give us.
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
19 Feb 13
Wow great for you,, as for my son I can't explain how I happy I am to see my baby laughs.. his laughs makes my day.. I can also see that he is fond of his cousins., he is happy to be with them and even though he can't play with them because he is still a baby he makes sounds to get some attention from his cousins.. though sometimes my baby is so naughty I can't imagine mysef not having him in my life... I thank God for giving me a son who is so wonderful..
@sissy15 (12269)
• United States
19 Feb 13
I think every parent loves to hear their baby laugh. It's one of the greatest sounds you can hear. Baby laughs are always the best. Babies always seem to love bigger kids. I don't know what it is but they find them fascinating. My son is like that with his cousins too. Although he is now old enough to play with them and chase them, but he was fascinated when he was just a baby too. It's always great to hear how thankful parents are for their children. So many parents out there don't care about their children like they should. So it's wonderful when I get responses on here about how much people love and appreciate their children, and consider them a gift, because that's how it should be.
@bvleus (18)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
The best part of being a mother is when you see your child learn new things and you were there when she mentioned the first word, sang the first song and all the first time of their childhood. Whenever I go home and feel tired, my daughter would hug and kiss me. It takes away all the tiredness inside.
