Does the Mother and the home environment provide the child with the best chance for growth?

Jessica Beck

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There are more things to consider than just money and roles. I think most mothers can agree, that the choices they make in regards to how they raise their children are based on the belief that they are doing the right thing. Most mothers want their children to grow up with an education, with social skills, with self-esteem, and with knowledge of how loved they are (among other things). Many women are naturally great teachers; such women love to teach their kids the fundamental basics of knowledge along with the various complexities of the world. Some women do not, it is just not in their nature to teach. Some women are nurturers, others have a hard time relating to children and showing them affection. In addition, some women are social beings while others prefer to keep to themselves. There is no good or bad woman in these terms, there are simply different women. However it could be argued that the woman who are nurturing, affectionate, teachers are those that are suited best for a role as a stay at home mother; while those that do not fit those traits might help their children by enrolling them in childcare. The point is to help the child become the best person they can be.

In addition to recognizing personality traits of mothers it is important to note that children may respond differently to various situations. Some children do not have the same personality that their parents have; they might thrive with a mixture of home among other environments in their daily routines. For example, I have a friend who has two little girls. Her little girls are very active and love to explore; they are extroverted in their personalities. Their mother, on the other hand, is an introverted person and prefers a slower pace. She is a stay at home mother, but she was able to step back enough to realize that her children might enjoy and thrive upon entering a childcare facility with numerous daily activities. She was right, her little girls have blossomed and made significant social, educational, and personal growth. It's important to look at how the individual child can best evolve.