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How Moms Care for and Support Their Children

May 09 2017

How Moms Care for and Support Their Children

 

Through working with many mothers, I have become aware of how much moms care for their children. Often moms care for and support their children under very difficult circumstances.

 

Many of the moms who come to my parenting workshops are immigrants to this country. They often have a limited formal education and live in poverty. Yet, they are committed to supporting their children’s academic success. These moms come to my workshops to better understand their children’s growth and development.  They also want to understand what and how their children are learning in school, so that they can build a bridge between home and school.

 

Despite the barrier of language, I know many moms who contribute to school and district organizations such as ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee), DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee), PTA, School Site Council, LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) committees and others. Although difficult, these moms engage with these groups so that the needs of their children may be represented when decisions are being made about educational programs.

 

Most moms need to work in order to financially support their families. After getting to know other moms, they create informal support systems. These networks serve to keep them apprised of news from school that could impact their children. I am amazed when I see the extent to which moms will go to provide for their children’s physical, academic, and financial needs.

 

Moms Are Not Perfect

 

Sometimes, in my workshops, moms feel badly about ways they have dealt with their children or past decisions they have made.  I tell them that we all do the best we can with the knowledge we have. If their decisions have come from love and caring, their children will eventually understand their intentions. As they gain knowledge about parenting, they will have more options at their disposal when faced with problems in the future.

 

I want to honor the moms that work so hard to make life better for their children. I also want to honor those dads that play the role of mom in the lives of their children. I wish you all happiness and peace this Mother’s Day.

 

With love and affection,

Rosemarie

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Written by Rosemarie Perez, Parenting · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting, Secondary School Parenting · Tagged: #problem solving #parenting teens, Parent Decisions, parent leadership, Parenting

Comments

  1. Mary Ann Burke says

    May 9, 2017 at 9:29 am

    This is truly a inspiring message for all parents who care for and provide loving support to their children daily. Happy Mother’s Day!
    Warm regards,
    Mary Ann

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    • Rosemarie Perez says

      May 9, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      I believe the way we parent is one of the greatest contributions we can make to the world. I love influencing that process.
      Happy Mother’s Day to you, MaryAnn!

      Reply
  2. Janis Baron says

    May 9, 2017 at 10:03 am

    A beautiful recognition of these courageous, loving, resilient moms, many of whom are helping their children break the generational cycle of low-education and poverty! Thanks, Rosemarie.

    Reply
    • Rosemarie Perez says

      May 9, 2017 at 11:57 am

      I am inspired by working with these moms. The teacher definitely learns through her students.
      Best wishes to you, Janis.

      Reply
  3. Karen Salzer says

    May 10, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    I always love your posts. Thank you for shining a beacon on the inspirational contributions made by immigrant moms driven by their fierce determination and love for their children.

    Reply
    • Rosemarie Perez says

      May 11, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Thank you, Karen. Happy Mother’s Day to you!

      Reply

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