"From a psychological perspective, the role of motherhood hasn't just expanded-it's become internalized. Today's mothers are expected to not only do more, but to be more: more present, more patient, more attuned, more self-aware, while also maintaining careers, relationships and a sense of identity."
"What I see clinically is that the pressure is no longer just external-it becomes an internal standard that mothers measure themselves against constantly. Social media amplifies this, creating a sense that there is a 'right' way to mother."
Mother's Day originated from Julia Ward Howe's 1870 proposal for a Mother's Day for Peace, aimed at uniting women against war. Anna Jarvis later popularized the holiday, which has since become commercialized. Modern motherhood is characterized by increased internalized pressures, as mothers are expected to excel in various roles while maintaining their identities. Social media exacerbates these pressures, creating unrealistic standards that mothers feel compelled to meet, transforming parenting into a performance measured against curated ideals.
Read at Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
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