Suburban, away from city greeted me; mountains, river, small house, barren land. Life is simple, I thought. It was then I overheard a conversation of two women. One of the woman’s daughter was 3 yrs old. Who managed routine on her own with help of her grandfather, while her mother went to work. But, this morning she was worried. Her daughter’s school teacher had scolded her because of which she didn’t want to go to school. The other woman’s son was 7 months, taken care by her in-laws. Work-Home- Child care and development, though almost impossible, a mother can manage.
At the same time a cutie pie came and seated in front of me with his mother. She was well dressed, had used light make-up as well. He was 1 ½ year old. His mom was busy grabbing her baggage for majority of the time. Once settled she got lost in her thoughts, while I played with her son. Next to her came a lady with her daughter who must be around 3 yrs old. She and her daughter depicted rural India. Her daughter was made comfortable on her lap throughout the journey, even though there were enough vacant seats. Both of them had regular conversation and they laughed at intervals. Both mothers next to each other were a perfect contrast with regards to their appearance and behavior with their child.
My journey with these four mothers compelled me to think. Is a woman capable of all the responsibilities? In this demanding world managing work, home and child, is it possible? Does she do justice to her child?
I firmly believe, whichever the choice be (working mother or homemaker) making a decision is difficult. There is a woman in her showing bright future in corporate world, at the time there is a mother in her afraid of weakening the bond with her child. There is ambition on one hand and love on other. I wish every woman finds a fine balance. Every mother nurtures a pure soul. Be it home or home and work, she and her child shares a strong loving bond. And she never loses her real identity.
Cheers to Motherhood!!!
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