Week 9 Blog Post: What about the “Founding Mothers?”  Maegan Green

            The thing that struck me the most about this podcast is that in while we are all grateful for our founding fathers; but where are the “founding mothers?” You know the saying that behind every good man is a good woman. Who were the mom’s that raised these men to be so great and have such great morals and principles? The mother’s that are behind the scenes working tirelessly day in and day out should deserve some credit too. Linda Curbert at a commencement ceremony stated that, “You fair ones; America is in your hands.” It is up to women to marry good men that are supportive and have the same morals and values that we do, and that we want to pass onto future generations.

            Motherhood took on different roles in the 1900’s and the role is constantly changing. With the absence of the father away working, moms took on both the role of mother and father and had to try to do her best at both. There were more rights for women as well during this era and some wanted to pursue their education or work, and didn’t want to be so oppressed.

            I think we all “take a piece of mother when we leave home,” because home is where mom is and where we learn what we need to know to be out on our own. Every Mother’s Day I have to admit I cry and feel so guilty. I wonder what I could have done differently with my children and for my children, especially when I was single. I always buy my mom a nice gift and celebrate her success as a mother, but don’t really want to celebrate my successes. Last year my kids chipped in to buy me a massage gift certificate and I lived it and enjoyed every second of it. I finally was able to let go of my mistakes and enjoy the day and appreciate my own mother, as well as the “founding mothers” of our country.