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I
don't know how much help I can
be.....because I don't think
that mothers make better parents.
I agree that we have more examples
of mothers being more involved
with their children and therefore,
maybe "better parents." I think
that mothers and fathers are
equally capable of being the
"best" parents. It is this balance
and equalizing of strengths
and vulnerabilities that make
parents better parents. To ensure
that children grow up with this
balanced self, they should have
examples of what they can do
and can be and these examples
are just as likely to come from
being a mother as from being
a father.
My advice for your debate would
be to think about all of the
qualities which make one person
the "better parent." Qualities
like: spending time with their
children; making sure they eat
right and are healthy; sharing
experiences with your child--like
bike riding, camping, playing
games; listening to your child
and asking about their day....."what
did you do today?" and likewise
sharing "this is what I did.";
belief in your child; honesty;
....and whatever else. I hope
that this helps and good luck.
—Amy
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