Her Sacrifices


We’ve already touched on a mother’s ca- reer and the fact that many mothers give up their vocation altogether or in part so as to be a fulltime Mom. Then there are many mothers who change to a less de- manding career with hours of work to suit their kids being home from school or on vacation.


And no matter how understanding em- ployers become, no matter how things like job-sharing and daycare at work be- come available, mothers still have to make choices when it comes to a baby and a job.


And in many cases, those mothers who choose to be a stay-at-home Mom are given inadequate support from govern- ments and other agencies. Why? What greater job, what more important task can anyone perform than that of lovingly raising her child?


The role, responsibility and importance of a mother has never changed, it’s just that now many are expected to do a second job as well. For thousands of years there were peasants working in the field who stopped long enough to give birth before re- turning to their task. For them there was no hospital bed, medical staff and equip- ment.


But despite giant steps forward in medical science, women are still conceiving, carry- ing, delivering and raising their children. The more things change the more they stay the same.


Her Wisdom


Bern Williams is quoted as saying, “Sooner or later we all quote our mothers”. If that’s true it begs the question why? Are mothers naturally wise? Do they have some special insight into the human condition?


Undoubtedly they are wise and we would learn so much if only we paid attention. 30 Kalon Women Magazine May 2012


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