Continue to Be a Good Son

Mothers. What would we do without them? Who would take care of us when we are sick, feed us when we are hungry and be nice and understanding when we are low? Where's my shirt? Socks? Is dinner ready? Mother is the one we turn to for almost everything. No one in this world understands us like our mothers do. Over the years they have done so much for us that even if we begin now we won't be able to repay them. So the least we can do is to be good sons to our mothers. Let's look at some of the way we can do that

Show Her Your Love

You don't have to always say it out loud that you love her. Just show that through your actions. Spend time with her – take her shopping, tell her how your day was, ask her about hers, do little favors, such as grocery shopping, or chopping vegetables. Make tea occasionally, if you can't cook. Ask for her help with things, make her feel you still need her in your life.  Don't be impatient with her. If she doesn't understand a few things, take some time out and explain them to her.

Listen To Her Every Now And Then

Agreed you are a big boy now and don't need to be mollycoddled. But she is your mother and you are still and will always be her baby boy. So every now and then listen to her, adhere to her wishes. If she asks you to be home by 10pm, do it once in a while. Always keep in mind that she made who you are today, from cleaning your poop, to teaching you to walk and talk and putting up with all your whims and fancies. Understand that if she wasn't there, you won't even be here. So respect that.

Watch That Mouth

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Yes, you have had an English medium education, you watch fancy Hollywood films and sitcoms, read thick books and you speak like you're from the US of A, but you need to watch that mouth. No matter how bummed you are or busy you are, do not say things that have the ability to hurt. Always think before you speak. Don't say things like, "You're stupid, you don't understand anything". Because you don't know half the things she knows. Like cook, clean, manage a house, wash and dry clothes, and millions of other things. Probably not. So think before you say something rude. Think of all the things she has done for you.

Teach Her Things

So she is slow with technology. Doesn't understand smart phones or laptops like you do or doesn't know how to use Facebook and Twitter. Don't be impatient because she keeps asking you the same questions over and over again: So how do I send an email? How do I post a picture on Facebook? How to text someone? Take time out and explain it to her. Tell her how it is done, no matter how many times she asks you. Because she did the same for you when you were younger. Imagine the number of questions you asked her that you don't even remember perhaps: Mum how do elephants sleep? How many stars are there in the sky?  Why is the sky so blue?

Be Open

Listen to what your mum tells you without being closed-minded or stubborn. Listen to what she has to say. Think about it, sleep over it before reacting to it immediately. This will give you time to ponder and reflect. If you think it is wrong, go and talk to her calmly, and if you think she is right, accept it gracefully.

Don't Be Selfish

When you really want something, the newest iPhone or go to a party late night, the one you go to is your mum. You route things to your dad through her. You are nice to her, you sweet talk her, you do things for her only when you need something, but shirk away when she needs you. Although she forgives you every time, you can't take her for granted. So don't be selfish, think of her also.

Make Her Feel Good

Once a week, do something special for her. If once a week is too much, do it once a month. But make it a point. Pay for her spa appointment; take her out for dinner; watch a movie with her; order take-away. It doesn't have to be big; just do something for her that makes her feel good.

Take Care Of Her

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Remember all those nights when you were sick and she attended to you 24/7, round the clock without complaining. So when she is sick, you can't just continue to demand things: Make tea, Ma; Mum, where's my watch? No, ain't happening.  You need to be sensitive, caring and affectionate. Even if you inquire after her health or ask her if she needs something in the passing, even this little gesture will make her happy.

Don't Make Fun Of Her

If she doesn't understand something or says something that is not correct, don't make fun of her or crack jokes. It's OK to do so when you're at home and she knows that you're just being funny, but it's a no-no in front of your friends or relatives. Think of it this way: how would you feel if you were made fun of for saying something stupid? Which you didn't know was stupid until now? Your mum has feelings too, so be aware of them.

Appreciate Her

So she doesn't get paid for what she does. She doesn't get a salary, which she ideally should because she does the work of 3-4 people by herself. But just because she doesn't get a paycheck, doesn't mean what she does is not important or is not of any value. Do you remember how much you missed her on days she was out of town? But when she gets back, it's the same routine again. You see what your mum does as her duty, when it is not really. She could very well ask you to cook your own meal. What she does she does out of love. So tell her you appreciate what she does for you. Tell her that you love her very much.

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