Mom, your thanks receive. - Kids having strong connections to their mothers enjoy better health.
The endless love of a mother can surpass her own fate and career. Hollywood star Eva Mendes, who's worked with Will Smith and other big names, decided to pause her acting career in 2014, choosing to focus solely on her children instead. Over twenty years ago, professor Shari Thurer studied the phenomenon of motherly love, its title being "The Myth of Motherhood." Thurer, from Boston, finds the unconditional bond between mother and child intriguing until today.
This bond, often defined by its unconditional aspect, is believed to be essential for a positive child development. Its presence aids in emotional, cognitive, and social growth.
- A mother's love builds a strong foundation of trust, laying the groundwork for the child's emotional development. This secure attachment allows the child to become more independent while still feeling completely safe and protected.
- It also helps lessen the risk of mental disorders in the child. Healthier kids, with a more robust immune and nervous system, often stem from children who have strong emotional connections with their mothers.
- Psychological research indicates that kids who grow up in nurturing environments, especially during their early years, develop better language and cognitive abilities.
However, the story of motherly love isn't entirely rosy. American psychologist Shari Thurer believes that while maternal love is rooted in biology, it's also socially constructed. Oxytocin, known as the "cuddle hormone," supports this love. But, she asserts that modern-day ideals of motherhood can lead to unrealistic expectations and self-imposed pressures. This pressure can lead to feelings of guilt and overwhelming demands as mothers try to live up to an unachievable ideal. Eva Mendes's departure from the film industry echoes this, as she, too, succumbed to the strains of balancing motherhood and a film career.
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Source: symclub.org
