What does being a good mother mean to you?

Question

What would you say it takes to be a good mom.

What qualities do you need?

I'm doing a Phycology Essay on what impact being a mother has on women......of ALL AGES. And what qualities are believed to accomidate a "good mother"

Answer 1

BEEN RAISED by a good mother, is a miracle.

SHE is a saint._

Answer 2

A good mother is one who -

* is patient with her children

* puts her children first

* respects her children

* provides for her children

* protects her children from harm (physical and emotional)

* makes her children feel happy

* delights in the smiles of her children

My husband and I had our children young - I was pregnant at 22 and gave birth at 23.  We had our second baby 18 months later.

Answer 3

to love and protect your children unconditionally

Answer 4

Being a good mother to me means: listening to my kids, giving them guidance, allowing them to make mistakes and praising them when they learn. Giving them boundaries,rewards, being consistent, having responsibilities, working for there wants (grades and attitude). LAughing with them,reading to them, having them read to me. Doing what I can for them financially.

By taking care of myself the best I can emotionally,physically, financially,etc... I believe sets the pathway for my children.