Essay On Mother Daughter Relationship

The relationship between a mother and daughter is a deep-rooted and intense bond. While the loving bond is often a source of positivity and support, it can also be a source of frustration and ambivalence (Birditt, 2009). It is very common for an unequal distribution of power often exists in a mother-daughter relationship. A mother demands the respect and obedience of a daughter, while most children wish to gain positive feedback from a parent. Nevertheless, as a child matures they often begin to reject the high power distance that exists between a mother and daughter.

As a child I spent the majority of time with my mother, she was a loyal homeschool teacher, soccer coach, and friend. I happily embraced her demands and actively sought out her acceptance. My positive perception of my mother motivated me to behave as a polite and well-mannered daughter. I completely accepted the imbalance of power that existed between us. However, my perception changed as my mother became less involved in my life. As I became more independent and responsible, I

My mother moved to Virginia and I struggled with true feelings of loneliness and despair after my parents separated. According to a 2010 family journal, "Of all familial relationships, the mother–daughter one is most likely to remain important for both parties, even when major life changes occur, such as the daughter’s marriage or mother’s illness." I lacked the guidance and support of that I needed from my mother after she moved away. My siblings and I spent time with my Mother once a week on Thursday evenings. She would often arrive late and carelessly, which I took very personally. I became hesitant in following my Mother 's advice or listening to her requests. The lack of trust I developed created a substantial amount of tension between my mother and I. I felt left behind and forgotten, while my mother felt hurt and