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Our Life | Наше життя May | Травень 2021 33 and Family Love Ihor Magun, MD, FACP OUR HEALTH Mothers and Fathers There is no greater love than the love between a parent and a child. It is, in fact, the most potent form of love that can be experienced, and it involves both physical and emotional factors. Being a mother is probably the hardest but most rewarding job a woman will ever have. Assuming this role is assuming a responsibility that is virtually endless. Motherhood begins at conception and grows stronger throughout pregnancy. From the start, motherly love consists of personal sacrifices, including a willingness to give up anything for the welfare of the child. Providing a good, safe, and happy environment always drives maternal love. Mothers feel even stronger love when this is achieved. Research shows that experiencing and benefiting from the maternal bond affects our lives even in adulthood. The relationships we have with our mothers serve as templates that mold our individual capacities to enter all future emotional relationships. This includes romantic relationships, healthy attitudes toward sex, better reasoning, good judgment, and emotional stability. The bonding relationship between a father and child is somewhat different than the bond children have with mothers. It should be noted that fatherhood roles also differ in various cultures and continue to evolve with each successive generation. But in most cases, the bond with children begins during pregnancy, manifesting itself as anticipation of the birth of the child. Most father and child bonding, however, is forged after the child is born. In our current culture, fathers play a more proactive role than fathers of previous generations. This role includes active participation in daily activities such as feeding, partaking in bedtime routines, and all other aspects of infant care. Fathers, like mothers, have an impact on a child’s personality development. But one particularly unique feature that comes with being a father is providing a feeling of security and safety. Another thing to consider is the entire family unit. Family love encompasses bonds that are characterized by respect, deep affection, and loyalty. Family traditions, special days, occasions, and cultural rituals reinforce these bonds. Ideally, family love is unconditional and is filled with mutual respect coupled by working toward goals for the good of the entire family. Family is an institution that you join without choosing, and it should be noted that no parent or family is perfect. But most parents instinctively aim to do their best to make things work for the good of the child and the entire family unit. As we celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, let’s take time to think about our mothers, fathers, and families and recall the unique relationships we have all experienced. Hopefully, everyone has fond memories to reflect on and share. Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Father’s Day to all!
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