By now, we’ve all seen or heard that Britney Spears’ two young sons were taken away from her. The story is sad yet many people believe this is what she deserves after an irresponsible lifestyle of partying, drinking and law-breaking. I’m not trying to argue for what she deserves or defend her but one fact remains – her children need her. There is just something that a father cannot give to young children. Although, a father’s presence and involvement in a child’s life is necessary and crucial. But young children need their mothers – they desire to be with their mothers and know their mothers care.
But what kind of mother do her children need? They need a mother who will sacrifice her needs and desires to fulfill theirs. They need a mother who will make their breakfast in the morning and tuck them in at night. They need a mother who will take them to the park and read stories to them. They need a mother who will find time to take good care of herself so she can take even better care of them. They need a mother who will teach them wisdom and understanding so they are prepared for life. They need a mother who will be a mother.
When I play and hide-and-go-seek with my son and he gives up way too easily, he starts crying out ‘mama’ in desperation, wondering where I am. It breaks my heart to hear him even though I know I’m only a couple feet away hiding. I can’t imagine the pain Britney’s kids feel as they are calling out for her, wondering when they will see their mama. Will she one day choose to be a mother before it’s too late?
