This week we chose an article named" Why Our Mothers are Our Heroes", describing how the everyday mother has been looked at as the most famous hero of all other heroes. The blog tells us that when surveyed most commonly people put down their mother's as their heroes more than any other people. When reading the article, please think about the following questions:
Do think the author focuses too much on only one parent, rather than the father as well? Why or why not?
How do you think the survey conducted about heroes would be affected if there were a lot of same sex parents or single parents? How does this affect families like this?
Do you think parents, mother specifically, should be looked at as the most important heroes? Do you consider your own mother your hero?
By: Erica Burton, Joseph Samons and Wenjing Hu
I think that parents are seen completely different by their kids. Their moms are there to kiss their "boo-boo's" at the playground and dad is there to wrestle/horseplay with. Yes moms can play rough with their kids and dads are kind and compassionate but there is nothing like a mother-child connection. There is just something special there and if that relationship is properly taken care of then it will continue to be something special. That isn't taking anything away from the fathers. There is a video on YouTube "Zach Wahls speaks about family" and it is about him being raised by a two mothers. It is actually a very good speech that he gives in front of Congress about how his mothers raised him and influenced him. So I don't think it matters "who" you are raised by, as long as you have someone there to care for you like you need to be cared for. So therefore there is no affect on these families. I think that is very narrow-minded to think that. Family is what you make of it, not only its components but the relationships that are made. It isn't only biological ties either. My real dad is a piece of crap and I have more of a fatherly bond to my step dad, who I've only known for 7 or so years. However, my mother is my hero. She has helped me through so much in life and I definitely wouldn't be at Ohio State today if it weren't for her support, love and let's face it...financial help.
ReplyDeleteI can see were, like breanne said, mothers can be seen as ones hero. If you have a good "special" relationship with your mother, then yes she can be considered your hero. However, whether you are only raised by your mother or your father or maybe even someone not biologically related to you, whether there is a special bond or not makes or breaks that heroism seen in them. For instance, I look to my dad as my hero in my family as well as my grandma. I think based on the relationship you have with a certain family member will determine whether to you if they are your hero or not.
ReplyDeleteI would first like to say yes, my mother is definitely a hero in my life. I agree with Breanne that mothers are always there for you emotionally when you fall but fathers help to physically pick you up and tell you that you'll be fine. I was blessed to be brought up in a home with a loving mother and father so the survey would be fair for me, but thinking of all the children who have only one makes me sad knowing they might not decide the same. There is a difference between moms and dads but I think each is equally my hero in my life.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I found to be very interesting from the article was the examples of famous men through history who said they were who they are because of their mothers. I thought this was added because daughters are always loving and caring but we think of men as stronger and independent so seeing how much famous men love their mothers really brought something special to the article.
I personally view my mother as my hero just because she was the only parent I had during a large period of time in my life. My mother was also there at every school function from when I was little all the way until now. That being said I think the author is very fair in only focusing on one parent because the mother is the one who carries the child for 9 months so you have this bond. I agree with Holly that seeing how these famous men saying they owe all that they are to their mothers does bring something special to the article because that is not a very "manly" thing to say.
ReplyDeleteLet me begin by also saying that my mama is definitely a hero of mine. But like Holly said, I was also blessed to be brought up in a home where both of my parents played the "loving parent" role, in different ways. My mom went to every single one of my school events and soccer games. Then my dad was the one in the backyard with me, practicing, day in and day out. But I do think it depends on who the child spends more time with and relates better to; then that will contribute to who your hero is. I also think the author is fair by only focusing on one parent. I mean, the article is a tribute to Mother's Day, not Father's Day.
ReplyDeleteAlthough both parents is the ultimate form of nurture for a child growing up I think mom's are especially important and heroes because they're the ones who physically bring us all into this world & give us the gift of life. Women are naturally more sensitive, loving and caring and these attributes are crucial in raising children. There have been many instances where fathers decided to leave the picture and start a new life somewhere else but more often then not the mother will always stick by her child's side & take care of them. I think this is due to a stronger sense of attachment because they birthed the child. Both my parents are my heroes but mother's should and do have a special place in most people's hearts because all they endure and their commendable loving and caring nature.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Carissa, and it is actually said in the article as well, both parents have things they need to do which go along with their own roles in a family. However, mother's are known for being the more caring and loving being. I don't think the author means to leave out fathers, but instead just wants to show how a mother is a hero. I agree that a mother is a hero, but it all depends on the specific person in question. My mom is my hero, but so is my dad, only in different ways.
ReplyDeleteI think my mom is my best friend and role model in my life. I really appreciate what she has done for me. Since now i am 7000 miles away from her I gradually realize how important my mom is in my daily life. I agree with Elizabeth that how close the relationship you have will be a factor that determines whether you view that family member as hero.It is my mom that always stands on my side and supports my when i am facing a dilemma. I think the survey is fair for me because I believe mom's love is unconditional.
ReplyDeleteI feel that both parents are heroes in their own right but mothers definitely have the edge over their fathers. They are their for you emotionally and tend to your every need while fathers are more their to roughen you up and play around. I don't think the authors focus too much on one parent because the point they were trying to make favored mothers. They did mention the fathers but if they mentioned them as much as the mothers it would have taken away from the fact that they believe mothers are different heroes from the fathers.
ReplyDeleteI definitely have to say my mom is the top hero in my life but I think I would have to put my dad right up there with her. Both my parents have equally impacted my life and I would be no where near the person I am today without them. My mom is my hero because I look up to her kind, nurturing, giving, loving and amazing personality each and everyday. Many people say we are a lot alike and I know she has given me all the values I have. I think this article is very sweet and very true, but I think it is also leaving out a lot about the importance of fathers in our lives. However, since it is a an article about "Mother's Day" it makes sense. I think mother's should definitely be looked up to as heroes because we would not even be alive without them. Everyone has a mother, and whether we get a long with them or not they are the reason for us being here. My mom is my hero and I think it is pretty normal for others to think this as well.
ReplyDeleteI think I am about to prove the last paragraph of this article right. I do not think being a parent warrants the label of a hero. I think when a mother shows love, support, generocity, and other traits she is doing her job. She is performing the basic fundamentals of being a parent. The same goes for fathers. Dont get me wrong, I love my mother and I really appreciate all that she has done for me. But I feel like her motherly duties are not heroic. There are billions of mothers in this world, and the vast majority of them display the quality traits that make a good mom, but not every single one of these ladies can be a hero. I can honestly say that neither of my parents are my hero. They are both an inspiriation to me and I am very thankful for the way they rased me. But as I see it, they simply did their job.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jake in saying that lovingness, affection, warmth, and nurturance should all be given by both parents in raising a child. I think that these are parental expectations that should be fulfilled by both parents. So, I do not necessarily look at mothers or fathers as heroes simply because they are doing their job as a parent. Although I love my mother very much I cannot say that she is my hero simply because she provided for me. I think that being a hero depends more on the people that look up to you and how much you inspire the people around you.
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed by the article and I agree with the idea that mother should be one of the most important heros in one's world. Actually, I also think the same of the father, but because of the differnt characters of the different gender, I am in favor of the author about what mother do well in raising children. And I think the children of single parents or in a special families may have a gender perference.But that will not affect their love to their parents. Although we might think the name hero is too big for a mother, but I think they are really as valuable as hero to their children.
ReplyDeleteI find this very interesting and at the same time I am not that taken off guard. I feel like mothers do deserve much respect and are heros. I think that it is also unfair to totally for get about fathers. Mothers are usually the ones you go to when you have a problem and therefor you might see them as helping you more. However, it is unfair to give mothers all the credit and not think about the role the father plays. Many situations are different so it is hard to generalize the role that each parent has played. I think that calling your mom your hero is a completely appropriate, and I am glad to see that one in four people do.
ReplyDeleteThis article will definitely get a lot of "yes" words from most people, because we all love our mother a lot. Not like other heroes who did some significant contribution and was recognized from big events, mothers get reputation and admiration from every single minutes of what they did for their children. Every time we go over what we get from mom since we were still young, we will be moved and surprised by lovingness and warmth. They won people's reputation by the persistence of doing the same thing for several years and won't change at all!
ReplyDeleteI think the article does focus on one parent over the other, but may be not too much. All reasons we treat our parents as heroes are because of their love and caring to us. In this sense, the type of love coming from our mother is much more acceptable than our fathers like the article says that it is all unselfish love in a form of generosity with time, money and love. That is the most direct kind of love: they are like the hard shelf covering around us preventing us from negative influence from the outside world and at the meantime show us the gentlest part to let us feel warm and comfortable. It is like the heaven for kids. But for father, their love is more reasonable and focuses on the self development wishing that we can grow up under their cultivation. It may taste bad for children but still it is necessary as mothers’ love as well. Both parents’ behaviors can be known as heroic and only one of them is more comfortable to accept than the other.
ReplyDeleteAt my point of view, from the title of this article, our mothers are our heroes. Because mother give us life. and many outstanding person always contribute their success to their mothers. On the other aspect, it is a little bit unfair to fathers. From some single family, the father feed up all of children. May be father can be called hero. I totally agree with the author's point that mothers are heroes. But from the content of article, it is super facial. So mothers are heroes may be suit for some people but not for whole peoples.
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