The woman I spoke with felt that this was a tremendous benefit to both her mother and herself, as well as the grandchildren. It helped her better understand the complexities of the demands of parenting and the demands of life. Nuturing qualities Mothering can be considered a broad term for the nurturing of children in which we all play a role. Mother's Day, therefore, is an opportunity to think about our contribution to society and the significant contribution made by those who care for our children. For many, the choice not to have children is their gift to society and to themselves.
Woman are more aware of and as a result more likely to consider, the well-being of others.
Yet due to the reinforcement of the identity of women as procreators, the choice not to have children is sometimes judged by society in a negative way. The message that the choice is selfish or unreasonable can be evident in our lack of sensitivity. Mother's Day can be a day to reflect on and examine the path by which you came to be who you are, a woman -a whole person with potential, a thinking, feeling person with goals and hopes and dreams. Mother's Day is an opportunity to affirm the respect for and value of each woman's contribution to our society. The role of violence When discussing an issue that affects women, violence is a topic which must also be addressed.