I know the obvious answer is never. I know that if I get upset, my mom is always there to listen. My mom still has the motherly instinct too. She knows when I'm depressed or upset and calls me without anything being said. If I can't afford to buy something, my mom will go pick it up for me. Does this ever stop? I have children of my own but my mom is still always there for me. Is there ever a time that the instinct goes away?
2007-03-11 16:51:27 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
if you stop being her daughter :-) can you do that , the answer is never, god puts love in mother's heart , its a great kind of love you can not experience it with any other person ...love to protect you , love to make you happy, unselfish love , to give without expecting any thing in return, the true meaning of natural love...enjoy it as much as you can because we never know when we lose someone that we love so much , then after we want them back because they are the ones who really really loved us!!! make her Happy as much as you can and appreciate it because what makes you happy will make her happy, don't deprive her from that...god bless you
2007-03-11 17:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I truely hope not. I love my kids so much and every year I think about how much closer they are to being on their own. I know that I can never imagine not "being " there for my kids. Part of it may be because by the time I was 14 both of my parents had passed away and there are many times I wish they were here for me to get advice from or just to listen when I am down. My kids are 14 and 9 so I know I have a few years yet but I hope we will always be close.
2007-03-11 18:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. It never changes. The roles may alter a bit with age, but once a mom, always a mom. My mom is always there for me no matter what I need, and I'm always there for her, too. The same thing goes for the relationship I have with my own grown son. Moms love you more than life itself, always worry about you, would always do anything they can for you, and only want you to be happy. And we are always like mother lions where our little pride is concerned, and that protectiveness extends to the ones our children marry and the grand kids they give us.
I am so thankful for those loving relationships. I know a lot of people who weren't so blessed.
2007-03-11 17:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by kj 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You've pretty much answered your own question, as you already know.
I believe when we give birth, we are connected somehow to the hearts of our children. I know I am connected to each of my children and to each of their children. I worry about them, love them unconditionally and will always help them in anyway possible.
My own mother still does the same for me and for my own family (her grandchildren and great grandchildren). She is 79 years old now.
It tears me up with just the slight thought of her possible passing on someday. She is such a big part of my own life and means so much to me. I can barely stand the thought of losing her someday.
The connection between mothers and their children is a very, very strong one and I believe that is the true nature of what it should be.
Unfortunately, sometimes things go haywire, I am raising my 3 grandsons, as my own daughter is not a very good mother and it hurts my grandsons and it is a sad thing. I do all I can to make up for their hurting, though.
Thank God, that in the natural realm of things, mothers never stop being moms.
2007-03-11 17:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
hopefully never, I am a mom of a 29 and 15 year old. I dont ever want to stop being their mom. I want to take different levels of parenting but being a mom has been the most rewarding thing that I have ever did in my life.
2007-03-11 19:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by mamaac43 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope not. One day you she wont be around, and you ll wish she was with you. May your mothers love for you, be a legacy for you and your children.
Your mother may need some help reestablishing herself as not just a mother, but a person of worth. Sounds like the world needs more women like your mother. She needs to get out and volunteer. There is never enough love to go around.
Take care and don't sweat the small stuff.
Paytair
2007-03-11 17:29:05 · answer #6 · answered by Paytair 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A good mom never stops being a mom. You are blessed to have such a mother, I hope you teach your own children the same lessons your mother has taught you.
2007-03-12 08:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by missjax72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that instinct will never go away. There are so many moms who does not have that motherly instinct. They never get that bond with their child. I think if you do have it, its the best thing ever!!
2007-03-11 16:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
HI, I THINK THAT SHE WILL AL WAY THINK OF YOU LIKE UNTIL THE DAY SHE DIES. WITH YOUR CHILD SHE WILL DO THE SAME IT WILL NEVER STOP. YOU WILL DO IT WITH YOUR BABY'S AND THERE BABY'S. IT JUST GOES ON AND ON FOREVER. IF YOU ARE A GOOD MOM YOU WILL HAVE THAT MOM INSTINCT TOO. THAT GOES OUT TO ALL THE MOMS.
2007-03-11 20:32:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes there is a time when that instinct just isn't there...like between myself and my mom...Concequently I was always closer to the mother of the person who is my "special someone" than my own mother. However I know my daughter quite well and she kows that if there is something that is bothering her I'm here.
2007-03-11 16:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋