Read this article from a local newspaper about how an active lifestyle mother-to-be discovered her love for her child while still in her womb. Have you ever thought how and when you realized or develop feelings (unending love) for your child? Before conceived? During pregnancy? The first time you carry the baby?
Many parents inspire to become the best parents in the world and provide everything they can afford for the little ones. Making plans before the birth…which gynae, hospital, method of giving birth, baby’s name etc. After birth…the jabs, pediatrician, educational toys, education, insurance etc. But how can we be a responsible parent?
Like it or not the way we bring up our children is very much influenced by how our parents brought us up unless we intentionally make a change. If our parents were very strict to us, then unintentionally we will be strict to our children. If caning was acceptable those days, then our children probably will not be spared. If we had to freedom to do anything in the world, then our children will get their spaces too.
As people are more and more educated and exposed to the outside world and other cultures, they are more intelligent in their decision making. Me, as a mother of two girls, I do have my values in bringing up them. My belief is to shape their characters from a very, very young age, instill good and godly values in them and education is the basic for their success. I am very blessed to have two lovely girls who generally are very well behaved. However, I don’t believe it’s by chances or genetic or spiritual accident.
The ruin of a child often begins when parents ignore a young toddler’s disobedient look or rebellious words because it is inconvenient to administer correction. Often times parent give excuses and explanations for the child’s behavior. Who are we fooling here! Wake up!
My hopes for new mothers and mothers-to-be (fathers too) are that you too will learn to exercise your leadership in a wise and loving manner as you raise your child. Take heed not to over-parenting them nor give lack of attention towards them.
Our child is our precious gift. How tragic it would be if the child is ruined due to our laziness and neglect!
As I write this I am also learning....
4 comments:
The story was very touching.
So scary for the mum. And I totally understand how a person who is so used to exercise and all the activity suddenly finding herself stuck at home.
Without God, if it happen to me (being stuck at home I mean), I think I will go MAD !
Brining up a child is defnitely no easy task....and that is even when they are healthy.
before give birth...scared of pain, after birth...the list goes on and on.
you're doing a good job as a mother...miss your little boy laughs...so rare and precious...was trying to record his giggle on sunday but failed.
Hi Wai Yin, A mother's love knows no bounds nor boundaries....
A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, .....but his mother the longest.
I was admiring your beautiful pics of Camerons....changed so much.
My last trip there was in 80's...infact I just posted about Tanah Rata CH, three days ago....
Have always loved CH.
You have a great week and keep well, Lee.
hi lee, your blog looks interesting.
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