Is being a mother a job to you ,or just a wonderful experience?

United States
May 27, 2007 4:18pm CST
Do you enjoy being a mother, or is it just a job to you?
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@tina12679 (1126)
• United States
28 May 07
It is far more difficult then any job will ever be, it more rewarding then any job can be. So it is nothing like a job for me. I love to be with my kids and show then whatever i can, to teach them, to share life with them. I will give you there are days that i think i would like to resign but then one of them babies of mine stops looks at me and says mommy i love you and i melt away and am ready for more.
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• United States
29 May 07
I have to agree it is a difficult job, and men wonder why we're tired when the get home. My husband wants to try getting pregnant and having more children, what is he thinkin lol. Sometimes I want to try to though, i guess i'm a hypocrit.
• India
27 May 07
Please tell me I'm rookie here how to get that * and pts !!!! About being a mother/father/parent I don't know .... But I just know that everything in Life is a experience :)
• United States
27 May 07
The only thing I can tell you is work your tail end off and give some good quality posts, respond to everything even if you don't seem interested. Just give an honest answer to your fullest knowlegde.
• India
27 May 07
Thanks Rose . You are kind as you are beautiful :)
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• United States
27 May 07
Thank you you are a very nice gentlemen, good luck to you here on mylot. May you find other user that will show they're kindness in ways such as I.
• India
27 May 07
I better put in words that being a parent is more a experience than job..... You enjoy every moment being with the kid . You see the first time baby coming to arms ,the first time it pissed... lol... to first time it stood on its legs... The first time it called u mommy or daddy :) Its a true love experience.... The thing we forget it soon as we start to see that as a burden we think it as a hard hectic job.... we blame being unrealistic ... When we go out we be kind to strangers .. But coming back home we shout at our own ...Taking everything for granted.... We don't just realize they need our attention to grow up :| ...Its a sorry state :(
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• India
27 May 07
Also my personal experience is that every child needs to fall .....Before they learn ... If we dig hard for and from them to work thing our way ...they may go mum ...with later comes in a habit to discard your words when they grow up :) I would be ask all the right Questions to them rather than giving out the right answers...when they are 3plus yrs
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• United States
27 May 07
Very true, attention is a vital part of the childs life. Trully these children are our way to create a better future for the next generation, so let they're wings spread and grow in to beautiful masterpieces while you can. Be there for them when they fall an get hurt, so they'll be strong enough to carry on when you're not there.
@apanda (8)
• India
28 May 07
I think that being a mother, whether a stay at home mother or working mother, is an enormous job. I do believe that the contributions of mothers to society are routinely ignored and/or undervalued. But attempting to classify the job of being a mom into artful roles doesn't change that and i would argue that it makes it worse. Why can't we just say that being a mom, in and itself is important?Why do we feel the need to "boost our image" by comparing ourselves with CEOs?Why do we need to attach an hourly rate to our daily activities to give validation to what it is that we do? Talking to your children, playing with your children, comforting your children- these things can't actually be valued in terms of dollars. Moms are a valuable and irremovable piece of our great society.It would be impossible to actually define and quantify the value that moms add to our lives
• United States
29 May 07
I think that you are very wise woman, never lose that. Keep this in mind throughout your whole life, you are a wonderful mom; maybe one of the best.
• United States
28 May 07
I love being a mother, I wouldn't trade it for anything. It may be hard sometimes being a young mother and wife, but I love every minute of it. I think it is more an enjoyable experience. Don't get me werong, it is a full-time job, and it's one of the most difficult ones out there. But is a lot of fun watching your children grow up and develop.
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• United States
31 May 07
Best job on the planet! I love being a mom. My life didn't really start until after I had my daughter. I have succeeded in everything that I've tried since her birth. I am a success because of her, not in spite of her. Before my daughter came along, I loafed through life, looking for purpose. And, I never really fit in. She's my reason for waking up in the morning. And my last thought before I fall asleep at night. Yes, there are the inevitable highs and lows. And, plenty of frustrating moments. But, you could say that about any job. Does it pay anything? Well, certainly, being a mom has no financial rewards, but the benefits are amazing.
• United States
31 May 07
I agree best job on the planet, us mom's have a wonderous job. Hard, but fun. The benefits are the best in the world, its the most rewarding job around. Your rewarded with the future of the world being in you legacy, i mean carrying on your legacy.
• United States
29 May 07
I enjoy being a mother. I can't get enough of my sons and they are now 18 and 15 years old. I wouldn't call it a job, because a job is something you do because you have to and leave at the end of 8 to 10 hour shift a day and most of the time we don't like our jobs. Motherhood is 24/7. I would say motherhood is an extension of oneself that unleash the ability to give love unconditionally and to give care and attention without limitations. It's not always easy. It is a lot of work and there are challenges along the way. But the relationship and closeness between you and your children that you build from day one is PRICELESS!!!
• United States
29 May 07
I don't have any quite that age so i wouldn't know, but I remember my teen years lol until next month i'm still a teen. However I remember all the greif I put my mother through, teenage pregnancy is what brought us closer. ( I hated getting pregnant, but it had some ups and downs.) I think that it was something that I wouldn't take back at all, even if I could. I love my son so much, i'd never give him up. He's my monkey lol.
• United States
18 Jun 07
Hello silentrose, I know what you mean. I wasn't part of "the perfect teenager club", myself. I gave my parents a hard time and I know I hurted them a lot. I didn't get pregnant till I was 27 and married. I know one thing, when I started to mature, I promised myself not to hurt my parents ever again, if I could help it. My sons gave them a lot of joy and that got us even closer. I thought it was funny that when I was a teenager, I was doing everything to not hang around with my parents, then after motherhood, I found myself enjoying hanging out with my parents. I miss them so much. My Dad passed away in 1998 and my mother in 2002. So cherish every moment with your Mom. Your son is a Blessing from God to you and your Mom. Being a Great Mom is not based on age. I know you are a Great Mom. You sound pretty mature for you age. Time goes by so fast. If you are not careful, life will just pass you by. One advise from me to you...Live your life to the fullest for you and your son. Discipline your child at a young age. Be careful what you do and say in front of him. He will do more of what you do than what you say. You too have to be discipline. Strive to be number one. Don't settle for a job that you don't like. Do what you love and passionate about. If you can, BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Invest Now. Harness the power of "The Compound Interest". Use The Rule of 72. 72 divided by the interest rate = the number of years your money will double. Read books about success and self improvement (don't forget about the Bible). Leaders are Readers! Go into Real Estate. Take classes. Make sure the time you spend away from your son is time used wisely and productive. Stay focus. Do not Procrastinate. "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out". "God First, Family Second and Business Third".... Sorry long comment. Good luck and God Bless.
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
27 May 07
Depends what time of the day you ask me lol... ;) In all honesty I agree with the other poster that said its a bit of both. Things like changing nappies, making formula and sterilising bottles can get a bit chore like at times, but then the moments where they smile at you or laugh or say their first word and take that first wobbly step... thats what makes motherhood amazing. What makes it incomparable to anything else, and so unlike any job. If it is a "job" then it is undoubtedly the most rewarding job you can ever have, and has the best job security on offer- because once a mother- ALWAYS a mother in my eyes. Personally, I love my life, I love mother hood- ups and downs alike, and I wouldnt change a thing for ANYTHING!
• United States
27 May 07
Does depend, sometime some days are harder than others. I know we've been through alot in the past year, but i love my family and my job anyway.
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
29 May 07
I love being a mother to my 3 beautiful children but i have to admit its a full time job,but i love it .I love my children with all my heart and would do anything for them.
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• United States
29 May 07
I didn't know you had 3, that's great. You must be very busy disvachic, three children must be a handful. I tip my hat to you, i've got one and its too much for me sometimes lol.
@sarah22 (3979)
• United States
29 May 07
for the most part its a wonder to have been able to give them life. to see them grow and have fun with them. its a job in another sense to keep them feed and clothed, but i would not change it for the world, i love my kids job or not.....
• United States
29 May 07
I know, its amazing. When you have a child, how you change and feel is wonderful. I couldn't believe that I had made such a wonderful little person, it was an amazing feeling. I wouldn't say as much as being god, but an aid in gods handy work i'd say.
@kittyloki (140)
• United States
21 Jun 07
I'd have to say it is both. It is harder than any other job in the world but at the same time a baby is a wonderful thing to be responsible for.
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@slaveeva (213)
• United States
27 May 07
Truthfully it is a bit of both. Most of the time I enjoy being a mom, but at times it is just another job I have to try to give my best to. My kids are older now so the responsibilities shift a little and it is never easy to have a teenager for a daughter.
• United States
27 May 07
I'd have to agree in some ways there, it is very hard sometimes.
@DIXIGRL (86)
• United States
21 Jun 07
Its both. I refer to being a mother as the only job that you make no real money doing, but has the greatest perks in the world. My 5 year old daughter tells me I'm the bestest momey ever and since my son was little i'd look at him and say mommy is just the best thing since bottled milk huh. now he tell sme your better than milk mommy he is almost 4. I'm stay at home mom, and love that I have this oppurtunity to raise my children.. but its a hard job. but the end of the day kisses and hugs make it all worth it. Being able to be at school with them daily and volunteering to do things for the school.. being a soccer mom cheering my daughter or cheering my son on the sidelines after he chips a golf ball down the fairway. those are the most wonderful rewarding moments ever
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• United States
27 May 07
I think its both. I'm a Stay at Home Mommy and I've found that being a mom is the hardest yet most rewarding job I've ever had and I've been able to experience the most wonderful things because of it.
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• United States
27 May 07
I agree with you, I also am a stay at home mother. It can be very demanding at times, and even time consuming. However at the end of the day I feel accomplished, and I know I've done something amazing everyday. I raise the future of the world in my bare hands, and its up to me to make sure his wings grow big and brilliant. Its the best job in the world.
@tredale (1309)
• Australia
29 May 07
Both rose both, I have four kids 15, 13, 5 and 3 and I believe some nights I pat myself on the back and other nights I kick myself. But once there all safely asleep I feel a deep sence of love. Its an experience and with all experiences there up and down. The ups are high and the downs are low. But once your a parent its for life and I quess you have to keep looking for the ups.
• United States
29 May 07
I agree ups and downs, both job and miracle. I noticed that you seem to be doing very well for yourself here being new to mylot, Congrats. Keep up the good work.
@lovedude (4447)
• India
1 Jun 07
yeah to become a mother is the best happiness on the Earth.. those are pleasant moments which never been back to life...
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@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
yes, i enjoyed being a mother to my 2yr old daughter..it's a tough job, but i think it's a wonderful experience being a mom..i'm happy watching my baby who is growing, knowing how to speak, how to eat on her own, how to hug and kiss me, how to help me sweeping the floor and some of the household chores..being a mother is not a job, it's a wonderful experience and it's a big responsibility as a mother..
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@speedy1279 (2665)
• United States
18 Jun 07
Both! Being a mom is a wonderful experience, seeing thier happy smiles, and the little accomplishments they do all the time. But at the same time, it is a job. We work all day long, day in and day out without any pay. It is stressful at times, sometimes never getting everything done in a days work.
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