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Helen Exley
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Thoughts on Being a Mother (A Helen Exley Giftbook) |
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No copies available |
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| Published in: |
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English |
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Hardcover |
| Pages: |
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64 |
| Date: |
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1998 |
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1861871090 |
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Exley Publications |
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0.3 pounds |
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4.25 x 0.5 x 6.25 inches |
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1st |
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1 Kay (USA: VA) |
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1 Ihsia (USA: MD) |
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Product Description
from wikipedia: A mother (or mum/mom) is a woman who has raised a child, given birth to a child, and/or supplied the ovum that united with a sperm which grew into a child.[1][2][3][4] Because of the complexity and differences of a mother's social, cultural, and religious definitions and roles, it is challenging to specify a universally acceptable definition for the term. The male equivalent is a father. ~~~ Mother can often apply to a woman other than the biological parent, especially if she fulfills the main social role in raising the child. This is commonly either an adoptive mother or a stepmother (the biologically unrelated wife of a child's father). The term "othermother" or "other mother" is also used in some contexts for women who provide care for a child not biologically their own in addition to the child's primary mother. ~~~ Adoption, in various forms, has been practiced throughout history.[8] Modern systems of adoption, arising in the 20th century, tend to be governed by comprehensive statutes and regulations. In recent decades, international adoptions have become more and more common. ~~~ Historically, the role of women was confined mostly to being a mother and wife, with women being expected to dedicate most of their energy to these roles, and to spend most of their time taking care of the home. In many cultures, women received significant help in performing these tasks from older female relatives, such as mothers in law or their own mothers.[11] ~~~ Mothers have historically fulfilled the primary role in raising children, but since the late 20th century, the role of the father in child care has been given greater prominence and social acceptance in some Western countries.[12][13] The 20th century also saw more and more women entering paid work.
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