Family - #401 - #02 – What’s a “mother”?

("Shoot" the breeders; “LOVE” the mothers!)

How about trying to define a “mother”?

First, we should talk about the difference between a “breeder” and a “mother”.
A “breeder” is a female who has a litter. It could be a litter of one or five or six. A “breeder” is a producer of offspring. There is no sense of responsibility, or care, or nurturing, or of plans or preparations for a future. A “breeder” is just a “baby producer”.

Ah, then, what’s a “mother”?
A “mother” is a producer of offspring with love and responsibility!

It’s the words “love and responsibility” that makes the difference!
But what a difference!!

Let’s explore some of the considerations included in this “responsibility”:
a. “Responsible” for what? What’s being “responsible”? It could mean that the person has undertaken a personal commitment to see that some things are accomplished. At least, accomplished to the best of their abilities. That they will undertake to use their constant concern to “accomplish”.
b. ‘Accomplish” what? One can only hope that the person has been motivated to discover what is worthwhile to “accomplish”. …. that their idea of “what to accomplish” has a defined, understandable meaning and has a reasonable social purpose.
c. “A reasonable social purpose”!!! What’s that supposed to mean? According to whom? Well now you see the real problem!!
d. The difference between a “breeder” and a true “mother” is, to a large degree, in the eye of the beholder! The selection of what is a “reasonable social purpose” will lie in the “society” that is being considered …. the morals and values of that “society” … and to the personal judgements involved in the term “reasonable!!

Do we want “litters” or do we want “families”?
The consequences are enormous!!!

Is it worthwhile in “your society”, in “your personal judgement” as to what “reasonable” is”, to discuss this subject. You bet it is! …… “What’s the successful alternative?”
The future of the “offspring” is in question.
The future of “societies” are in question.

Is there a larger question?