Should a child appreciate its mother on mother's day? Or should a mother thank or appreciate her child for making her a mother?

[Anonymous]

Or should it be both ways?

[HighlyVolatile]

I've never felt an appreciation for being born into a world absent choice or say in the matter. At the same time, I think it's generally better for both of our lives to express an appreciation regardless in both ways if we can manage that.

I don't think of "shoulds" in terms of what people "deserve". I am ill-fit to judge what people supposedly deserve. I think of it in terms of what makes our mutual lives better. Mutual appreciation can definitely enrich both of our lives.

[OlderAndWiser]

There are some relationships that never approach 50/50 and mother/child is one of them. A mother gives so much more than she receives and it is obvious that the child should be expressing appreciation for the mother. Most mother's do not need a designated holiday to express appreciation for their children!

[SnakeBoop]

the day itself is just for the mother to be celebrated.

[random_girl95]

They should appreciate each other.

[Asker]

Yeah. 🙂👍
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[ShadowMonarch]

Yep... definitely
One thing... we should try to make every day a Mothers Day

[TrillXHippy]

It’s a day dedicated to all the mothers so yeah the child should appreciate their mom

[DizzyDesii]

It goes both ways.

[Andres77]

Both, every day.

[MrSmithee]

both