Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood, paying tribute to the caring roles of women and the support, care and love of families.
Changing Roles of Mothers
The role of mothers has shaped the way their kids live and who they have become, throughout human evolution. Motherhood has never been plain sailing and is often regarded as the hardest job.
A mother’s basic role was to ensure her child’s safety and security, in the early 1900’s. Everyday life was tough and often revolved around strict schedules where mothers and children worked hard to support their families. As time progressed, a more natural approach to raising children was encouraged. A physical contact and affection become the new normal, and where moms stayed at home to take care of their kids while their husbands went to work.
Modern mothers have returned to work but the role of a mother is still filled with different challenges and responsibilities. The relationship women have with their mothers changed over time to become more open, less suppressed.
To thank your mother for making you the person you are today, the ideal jewelry gift for her would be a Diamond or Gold Locket with a picture of you inside.
A Love Story
A mother- daughter relationship is the original love story as it is filled with emotion. You adored her and wanted to be just like her as a toddler. Nothing more embarrassing than mom, as a teenager. As adults, it comes full circle and your mom becomes your best friend if you are lucky.
The shift in the relationship between mothers and daughters, is in part down, a less hierarchical approach to family relationship. Recent generation mothers have focused on becoming independent women through the freedom and empowerment in making decisions rather than outdated expectation passed down the generations. It becomes easier for children to see their mothers as individuals too.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
The way a mother raises her own child is influenced by her own childhood experiences, modern mothers have a much healthier relationship with their own mothers than their predecessors and look to their own mothers for advice on raising their kids. These modern family bonds turn into friendships that go beyond the traditional form of parenting.
Thanks to the earning power of today’s women, they can afford the luxuries of life to show their mothers how much they appreciate them. And what mother is not fond of jewelry and doesn’t want one that expresses the precious bonds of motherhood and families?
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gratitude to the lady you love most. Come to Alter's Gem Jewelry and explore our beautiful collection of diamond and birthstone jewelry pieces.