What is a mother? Is it merely a woman who gives birth, or is it something more?

If a woman has children but doesn't know how to love them, because she doesn't know what love is, is she still just as much a mother to them?

For the record, I think that most mothers really do love their children and do a decent job, though of course no one is perfect.

Maybe the definition is more clear-cut than I'm making it out to be. Maybe it's simply a woman who is a biological parent. But I'd like to hear what others here think being a mother really means.

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sassypants · 36-40, F

I don't necessarily believe that you have to give birth to be a Mother. Raising and caring for a child, providing unconditional love and support and guidance. These qualities also make you a mother.

There Will always be debate that the definition of Mother is a Woman who gives birth. A woman who has adopted children can be equally as good of a Mother.

SW-User

A mother, quite frankly, could be any woman that biologically gives birth to a child. Now a MOM is one who gives the bonding love and care for the child.
I'm jus say'n

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi TeresaRudolph71
Biological motherhood is not a mere event but motherhood can start after birth - say with adopted children - uncertainly children need parenting and care.
Best wishes
:)

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