....Human Nature....

To Love and to protect, are the basic instincts of a Mother. In the animal kingdom, the mothers are the saviours and protectors of their cubs and babies. I suppose the role of a mother is simpler in the animal kingdom. Human mothers not only shares the good times of their love ones but also shoulder complex pains, endless responsibilities, hardships and unhappiness of the family. Sometimes our effort are appreciated and good names are given to us and at times, we are also being termed bad. Many adjectives are used to describe mothers, sadly one of them is Selfish. Today I understand why mothers are known as such. I think we do it because this is an inborn instinct, it is our duty to protect , to ensure the well being , healthy growth of our young. It was never ill intended.

If you have a teenage stepdaughter who likes to steal and lie , do you run around town exposing her? Do you go to school and tell all her teachers and friends? If this is the solution, any mother will do it. I did otherwise. I worked hard , tried every avenue to help her to kick the stealing and lying. Taught her the good rope, the positive understanding of life, shower unconditional love, always giving her the best, providing a stable home environment, teach her the values of honesty, moral beliefs, attending motivational camps, .....etc.

I am selfish for not letting others know the truth about her bad ways. I thought with constant love and care, given time she will change. My child would realize that lying and stealing has no place in her life and in our home. I did it because deep down inside I have a hope, a hope that she will and can be a better person.