Supermom
Supermom
We interviewed a woman who has made a name for herself in her career, a single mother raising three. How did she do it? We chat to her to find out.
One of the most difficult jobs in the world is being a parent. This job does not come with a manual or instructions, but you improvise as you go along in hopes that you get it right. It’s so much better when there are two of you. At least you have some one to share the responsibility with; but what happens when you have no one to share the responsibility of bringing up a child with.
Without a partner this makes your job even more difficult, because now you have to act both as the mother and father. Single mothers have to take care of everything; juggling time between work and parental duties. Sometimes when you are a single parent your social life is non-existent. You have sacrificed themselves for their children.
These are supermoms.
Good afternoon Doctor, thank you for taking the time to chat with us.
Question: how many children do you have?
"Three,2 girls and 1 boy"
Question: we know you are a single parent, how have you been able to raise your children up alone, and who has helped you with them?
"It hasn't been easy, I lost my husband in 1994, my youngest was only 10 and I had to raise my teenage children. I had a lot of responsibility. But God helped me and the support of my family and my 93year old father. I remember once I had no money and my child needed it, so I called up my sister and told her, next thing my child calls me saying thank you for the money. I have a great support system".
Question: now you are a career woman and a mother, how do you find the balance?
"It was not easy as well. I had help, because I went to medical school as an adult, so I would only have holidays to spend with my children. I had to work hard and complete my studies. God raised my kids".
Question: how do you feel about dating?
"I believe if you have the energy and time then you should do it, but I don't think I am able to date. The are times we do need some company. But dating is not easy".
Question : if you had one wish for your children what would it be?
"My wish would be that my children know the Lord and for things to work in their favour.
Question: what do you do to relax?
"I switch on the tv, and watch christian networks and movies. I can stay up till 3am just watching these networks".
Question: what makes a great mother?
"It is someone who is there for her kids, forgives, accommodates her children and gives unconditional love. Allow your kids to make mistakes."Being there"
Question : would you say you are a great mother?
"My kids would be able to answer that. But I am trying my best, I guess".
Question: if you had advice for any mother or mother-to-be what would it be?
"Accept your child, do not compare your children, be there, offer guidance and make sure your kids know you are there".
Thank you so much for the interview.
We interviewed a woman who has made a name for herself in her career, a single mother raising three. How did she do it? We chat to her to find out.
One of the most difficult jobs in the world is being a parent. This job does not come with a manual or instructions, but you improvise as you go along in hopes that you get it right. It’s so much better when there are two of you. At least you have some one to share the responsibility with; but what happens when you have no one to share the responsibility of bringing up a child with.
Without a partner this makes your job even more difficult, because now you have to act both as the mother and father. Single mothers have to take care of everything; juggling time between work and parental duties. Sometimes when you are a single parent your social life is non-existent. You have sacrificed themselves for their children.
These are supermoms.
Good afternoon Doctor, thank you for taking the time to chat with us.
Question: how many children do you have?
"Three,2 girls and 1 boy"
Question: we know you are a single parent, how have you been able to raise your children up alone, and who has helped you with them?
"It hasn't been easy, I lost my husband in 1994, my youngest was only 10 and I had to raise my teenage children. I had a lot of responsibility. But God helped me and the support of my family and my 93year old father. I remember once I had no money and my child needed it, so I called up my sister and told her, next thing my child calls me saying thank you for the money. I have a great support system".
Question: now you are a career woman and a mother, how do you find the balance?
"It was not easy as well. I had help, because I went to medical school as an adult, so I would only have holidays to spend with my children. I had to work hard and complete my studies. God raised my kids".
Question: how do you feel about dating?
"I believe if you have the energy and time then you should do it, but I don't think I am able to date. The are times we do need some company. But dating is not easy".
Question : if you had one wish for your children what would it be?
"My wish would be that my children know the Lord and for things to work in their favour.
Question: what do you do to relax?
"I switch on the tv, and watch christian networks and movies. I can stay up till 3am just watching these networks".
Question: what makes a great mother?
"It is someone who is there for her kids, forgives, accommodates her children and gives unconditional love. Allow your kids to make mistakes."Being there"
Question : would you say you are a great mother?
"My kids would be able to answer that. But I am trying my best, I guess".
Question: if you had advice for any mother or mother-to-be what would it be?
"Accept your child, do not compare your children, be there, offer guidance and make sure your kids know you are there".
Thank you so much for the interview.
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