All parents want their children to be better, but one parent does not think that her four-year-old child sees her differently.
Mommy Grace’s Facebook post went viral on social media where she shared on the ‘Commons PH’ page her mixed thoughts on the drawing made by her son Atom.
“First cartoon clip of my 4 yrs old son. Nakakaiyak na nakakatuwa. Mixed emotion naramdaman ko. ‘Nong una kong nabasa at napansin ang picture natawa ako,” Mommy Grace said in her caption.
In spite of this, there is a certain pinch in her heart because at a young age, she said her son looks at her differently and she thought it was because of the times she scolds him.
“Siguro nasobrahan ‘yung pag sigaw ko, minsan kasi stressful. From all around mommy at the same time tutor na rin,” she added.
“Hindi ako nagrereklamo as a mommy, pero minsan how I wish I have a break kahit 1 hour lang.”
Mommy Grace explained that she was making her son write numbers that day but Atom said he wants to play with his gadget. Later her son asked what the spelling of “mommy” was and then the boy drew something on the paper.
“Naisipan ko lang pong i-share kasi natuwa ako at nakapag-construct s’ya ng sentence. Pero na-guilty rin ako kasi at his age naisip n’ya na po akong tawaging monster. Wala naman magulang ang gustong mapahamak ang anak, all I want is also the best for him,” Mommy Grace explained.
She said that it’s okay to reprimand the children but don’t overdo it and don’t always raise your voice.
“Normal sa mga bata minsan makulit at minsan din nakakagawa ng mali. ‘Wag natin hayaan na masanay sila na makagawa ng mga bagay na hindi tama. Mas mabuti pagsabihan agad para alam nila na mali ang ginawa nila. Pero ‘wag natin silang pagbubuhatan ng kamay. Ugaliin din natin bago matulog ay sabayan natin sila sa pagdarasal,” Mommy Grace advised parents like her.
According to her, Atom’s drawing has now become a “joke-joke” in their home and the joke has become part of their bonding family.
Meanwhile, a mom commenter, Dia, shared an interesting POV. “At this age ..I guess we all mom is MONSTER.. 🙂 I don’t take it seriously as long as we still feel that our kids loves us. Yan naman kasi ang presentation ng monster para sa kiddos..NASA stage kasi sila na sanay silang bine baby.. it can be stressful sa kanila pag nagstart na sila masabihan at Minsan masigawan 🙂 We just have to worry if habang tumatagal yung monster mom turns into evil na po.”
“And the most important I guess is yung clarification ng BAWAT parent na kaya tayo minsan naiinis at nagagalit is because it’s part of every parenthood na kahit iwasan natin normal na lalabas 🙂 Ipaliwanag na lamang na.. “Even I am a Monster mom to you.. I’m always be here as your GUARDIAN ANGEL forever baby..” Sabay kiss at hug.. Definitely makalimutan nila na monster ka once in a while.”
Other fellow mothers gave their assurance and hugs. Many were able to relate to Mom Grace’s sentiments.