Hail the supermoms!

Smart, fashionable, up-to-date, tech-savvy, kewl... there is nothing that stops mothers of today from being at par with their kids, for their kids

 There was a time when a lot of moms were stay-athome moms, and yet the rules they set for their kids gave any strict headmistress, a run for her 'discipline'. There were time tables to be followed, there were homeworks to be finished, there were worksheets to be filled, and there was a huge list of things to which they simply said 'no'... Bet a lot of us can relate to this kind of mommies who felt the need to be their best, to bring out the best in their children. In this case, being best, could probably only be related to giving the best academically! 

    That was then... The times were different, and the circumstances were different. Though this never meant that the strict disciplinarian moms of that age didn't reach out to their children. These mothers did all that they could to be approachable to their children, but yet when I see moms of today, I feel that back then, there was something missing, somewhere. 

    As I sit back to find out the 'missing' link, I see a picture of new-age yummy mummy dancing in front of my eyes. With no dearth of opportunities, today's moms can be seen making all efforts to learn new things together with their kids, all to be at par with their kids. 

    From learning new things themselves to taking out quality time for their kids, their efforts are too visible in the way these new-age moms go beyond their mundane social commitments to pick and drop their kids to various activity classes. Back home, they are seen spending time with the kids, participating in their interests, being students to their children. And above all, being friends to them... These moms love mall hopping with their children, feel the urge to explore the latest gadgets, wear the same bold nail paints as their daughters wear, orkut their way to the world out there... In fact, today, mums even go out to learn various things with their kids. In short, the moms of today are far from being strict disciplinarian moms of the yesteryears. 

    Ask these hip and happening mommies about this new avtaar that they have adorned of being pals to their kids, and they proudly and rightly echo, "In today's age, it is extremely tough to keep pace with children, their interests, and the environment they live in. Here comes the need and importance to be with them, learn with them and be friends with them." Having realised this, new-age moms leave no stone unturned to enrich themselves and their kids with the latest trends and happenings. 

    This sums up the journey of moms from being tough task masters to yummy mummies of today. While there is a difference in their approach in handling children, the ulterior aim of moms of yesteryears and today remains the sameto give nothing, but the best to their children. Here's saluting this spirit of moms by wishing them all a very Happy Mother's Day!