(185) Yes, Mum/ Upbringing 21

Most mothers have their pet theories on bringing up children. Margy has quite an interesting view on bringing up sons. When she shared it with me, her son was still very young. I honestly thought she is rather ahead in the game.


Based on what she observed in her lady boss, she thought it is not good in the long run for any son to be too obedient and agreeable to his mum. You see, her boss has this son who was intelligent, self-motivated, obedient and generally the all star son any mum would dream  of. This young man won a scholarship to a premier University in UK. As soon as he qualified as a doctor, he married a local girl. As he was agreeable to his mum up to his wedding day, his wife took first place in his life after they were wed. Margy said that there after he seldom visits or calls his family.


Being aware of this, Margy actually aims to bring up her son to have his own ideas and be able withstand objections from others. She figures that she would like him to decide what he wants to do rather than to listen to either his mum or his wife.

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