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What a Son Needs From his Mother?

What a Son Needs From his Mother?

Read the importance of a good mother-son relationship and what a son needs from his mother.

Nothing can replace maternal love. A mother is accorded a very high position in every religion and country in the world. In all cultures, a mother’s love is equal to God and they say that God created moms because he could not be everywhere. She undergoes great amount of pain to create life and even great Kings are born from her.

Today’s concept of supermom is no different. Although she can do great things, a woman is often considered weak and inferior. People do not treat women with respect in many houses. She juggles her work and career and yet we remain indifferent to her needs. She cooks and works all day in the house for our benefit only. A son can earn money and become a famous personality, yet in times of difficulty the first person that comes to his mind is Mom.
A mother and son’s relationship is precious and heart-warming. Despite all the fighting or arguments, a son rushes to his mother when she needs him. Even though you may be forty or fifty, you will still be young and little in your mother’s eyes.

Role of a Mother in a Boy’s Life

Find out why a mother’s role is important in a boy’s life.

Reduces Stress

When a boy has a mother to look after him and feed him, he knows that he can relax and be free of worry. A mother and son’s relationship begins right from the time the baby is in the womb of the mother. The mother is someone he can trust and believe in. He knows that he can count on her and she will always be by his side.

Respects Women and Girls

A healthy mother-son relationship helps a son understand the opposite gender better and respect them. A boy with a mom by his side will never hurt a girl or trouble her. A boy who respects his mother like a Queen will certainly behave well with all females.

Unhealthy Signs in a Mother-Son Relationship

Following are a few unhealthy signs in a mother-son relationship

Being Overprotective

While a mother may try to treat her son well, she should not become too overprotective as well as this may lead to her son becoming angry or too dependent. Give him his own space and try not to curb his freedom. Every individual needs their own personal time hence being overprotective could lead to problems.

Adulthood

If a mother is too overprotective of her son, then the boy may never be happy in his marriage. He might have problems with his wife and expect her to do everything for him. Hence, a woman should try to teach her son to become independent. A boy who has been taught to cook and live alone is more likely to be able to get along well and manage with others even at a later stage.

Modern Pressures of Mother-Son Relationship

In today’s world, many sons demand money from their mother. People respect their parents only for property or wealth. Many sons abandon their mother by leaving them in old-age homes. They do not come to look after her. Many sons stay abroad and never talk or visit their aged mothers.

Incessant Demands

In today’s world, teenage boys often demand money from mother for spending and going out with friends. They want a bike or car and their own pocket-money. They like to eat out in expensive restaurants and keep pressurizing their parents to pay for everything.

Ideal Mother-Son Relationship

Thus, we can see that there are many reasons why a boy needs a mother or why a daughter needs a mom. You have to be patient if you encounter problems with your son. Single mothers know the burdens associated with parenthood.

Never encourage lying, stealing or other bad habits. Support your son to pick a good career and respect his or decisions. Do not interfere too much after your son has grown-up because it may lead to imbalance in his personal relationships. All mothers hope that their son marries the right girl and brings home a perfect daughter-in-law. While a mother’s relation with her son is precious, it is also full of ups and downs like other things in life. Hence, establish a good connection with him and try to help him become a great man. Understand his need for privacy and teach him all that you can.

What is the role of a mother in a boy’s upbringing? What is the importance of a mother’s role while raising a boy child? What is the difference between an upbringing of a boy and that of a girl? Discuss here.


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