That is just one FACT among the vast array of evidences that makes us far different from all other organisms. And yes, much more. Truly marvelous to know or even just witness how a parent shapes its progeny. The mother, above all, makes all the difference. (Though among others like the marsupials, fraternal care is evident.) Among our species, of course, the mother has such an all-too-seemingly instinctive yet venerable goodness- an incomparable love in its truest and purest sense. At her first sight of her child, she is exceedingly happy. She sees in him all the goodness of life. She caresses him, not thinking of the responsibility; she only feels love, so genuine. She would be anxious when the child starts to enter school, but she gives out a sigh upon seeing the innocent smile from the child. She wants him to be happy, above all. When the child becomes a grown up, uneasiness seems to be a constant company to a mother. But, she knows her child so well. She knows him personally, not just ending up with a mediocre knowledge of the child’s personality. She knows the child so well, just as the child knows her. She listens to him all the time. She never wants to insist all that she wants for her child. She only wishes for his happiness. To make the child feel unloved and rejected is the last thing in her mind. Only love and happiness persist!
I wish I have known one. I will for sure.
*commonly among mammals, wherein the embryo develops inside the mother; at birth, parental care and nurture are present.
(Written 28 November 2005. Pic source: http://www.flickr.com/photos)
