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| Being a single mother makes me even stronger |
All mothers are wonderful but raising a child on her own is
more incredible. Families today come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The
"typical" family of two parents and two children is no longer
typical. You might be raising your children by yourself. Becoming a single
parent can be challenging yet It can also be very rewarding.
There are 1,151 single moms here in our province of Ilocos
that is working so hard just to support their family. Taking all the
responsibility is no joke, especially in this pandemic that made all of us suffer.
For single parents, having to suddenly manage kids whose schools and
playgrounds are closed and whose caregivers can no longer come to work can be
especially overwhelming. Getting through the day-to-day of life under
quarantine is stressful enough, let alone juggling working from home or dealing
with the fallout from unexpected unemployment. Add to that your social
isolation from other adults, and the task of single parenting can seem
unattainable.
According to the National Women's Law Center, 2.3 million
women have dropped out of the labor force since the pandemic began. Their labor
force participation rate in February was 57 percent, down from 59.2 percent in
February 2020, and had not been this low since 1988. Furthermore, in a recent
McKinsey study on working women, COVID could wipe out six years of progress in
women's equality as women leave the workplace and, due in part to a lack of childcare
options, do not return. But in many ways, the pandemic pressures that have
harmed all women have hit single moms even harder.
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It's amazing to see these mothers who have the most burdens
but are also the most determined and strong. Many problems come their way but
they remain resilient. It’s totally crazy how they never complain or easily
give up even how hard life is. My admiration for them grew with each passing
day as I witnessed how amazing they were.
Every mother deserves appreciation from everyone. They earn hugs
and kisses from us for all the care and love they shared. A simple I love you
and thank you are important to let them feel that we value them. These small
things are enough for them. Words cannot describe how much love our mother can
offer to us. Being a mother is difficult because they made many sacrifices and
endured much pain while carrying us in their wombs. Can you imagine? Despite
the pain, they can still smile through it. That’s why it is significant for us,
whether we are a kid, adults, or elders, to respect our mothers who brought us
to this wonderful world and do everything just for us is precious. To all mothers
out there, thank you so much for caring and loving us. We love you, we
appreciate you, and we value you.
Sources:
Single mom: https://childmind.org/article/single-parenting-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13668803.2021.2006608?journalCode=ccwf20
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