Every day should be Mothers Day for all mums

TODAY, the world celebrates and honours mothers for their roles in our lives, and especially all the sacrifices they make for their children.

Mums, no matter where they live, what their income levels are and whether they’re single or partnered, are champion multitaskers: They are cooks, chauffeurs, educators, disciplinarians, life coaches, the biggest worriers in our lives, the best source of comfort – basically, they are superheroes.

Motherhood is arguably the most challenging job in the world, one that doesn’t end after the incredibly difficult and usually painful process of giving birth.

It is a full-time responsibility that never ends: A mother works 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

She mothers her children from birth to school to adulthood and even when they have children of their own.

Considering the importance of the job and its all-encompassing nature, it’s amazing a mother is not paid for nurturing children.

The roles they play are almost invariably underestimated, overlooked and sometimes even held against them.

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Becoming a mother can mean losing a job or the prospects of advancing in a career.

Young women are sometimes asked at job interviews if they plan on having children – something that men are never asked – with the implication that it would be detrimental to their careers.

It’s a wonder, really, that women do this sometimes thankless job. But they do it because of their love for their children and for some, that love is payment enough.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020, many of us have had to celebrate Mother’s Day at a literal distance from our mothers to keep them safe.

Now that most Covid-19 SOPs have been removed and we can physically approach them again, it’s time for a big hug (after doing a self-test first, perhaps, just to be extra safe).

If you want to shower her with gifts, go ahead, but we think a simple “I love you, mum” will bring her just as much, if not more, joy.

And after today, we shouldn’t wait for a whole year before showing our appreciation to the first woman in our lives for always being there for us.

Every day should be Mother’s Day.