Who is Mom?
Monday, August 2nd, 2010We grew up and saw our mom day in and day out, something we took for granted. As infants, we depended fully on her for our physical needs — milk, changing diapers, love, and comfort. That emotional bonding started with her hugs and kisses and unwavering trust. If trust was not given early on as Erickson, a developmental psychologist says, we seek it in our growing years.
As a toddler, our mom taught us our first words. She seemed to be very patient at it and even found our babbling amusing.
Growing up as a preschooler and that first step into a new environment, which is school, showed how much independence a mom gives her child. There were moms who needlessly worried about leaving their 5-year-old at the new school. Both had to learn to “let go” to enable them to experience what adjustment is. For life is full of adjustments:
new friends, new concepts, new places.
Then, as a preschooler, mom was our mentor, snack fixer, and untiring attendee at PTA meetings. She would worry when we got sick or did not feel like participating in a school activity. She was the cheerleader and the best mentor.