The Four Different Types Of Mothers

Introduction

Mothers are touted as some of the most (if not the most) important people in any person’s life. This is especially because of the incredible role that they play in nurturing individuals, supporting them and bring them up. However, individuals will have different mother figures in their lives as the article by Brock states. Brock outlines four types of mothers that an individual could have. There is the biological mother, with whom an individual shares his or her genes and to whom everyone owes their existence (Brock 2). In addition, some individuals have step moms who are connected to them legally. In most cases, relationships with stepmoms are rocky. This, however, does not undermine their importance in an individual’s life. Adopted mothers, on the other hand, are mothers by choice. They choose to open their hearts to the kids and are always patient with them (Brock 4). Lastly, there is the selected mother to whom an individual is not legally or genetically bonded rather an individual chooses this mother (Brock 5). They provide guidance, nurture individuals and are often the closest to the individuals as their kids can open up to them on any issue.

This article aims at underlining the importance of mothers, as well as arouse, in the reader, the need to appreciate the varied mother figures in their lives. It underlines the fact that mothers play an incredible role in one’s life and should be respected. This is irrespective of the differences that may exist between an individual and a mother figure especially in the case of step mothers. However, while the article underlines the need to appreciate mothers, it is silent on what should be done in case where mothers reject their kids or show no affection at all. Nevertheless, it makes an incredible read.

Works cited

Brock, Hope. L. The Four Different Types of Mothers. Voices, 2013. Print