Mental Health

Re-published for my own memory of the event:

I've been asked by a friend of mine to define the following roles and relationships: man, woman, husband, wife, mother and father. Takening into account that ideal tne reality differ and that my point of view is subjective; and therefore limited to my personal experience.

Man -- a physically adult male that has reached an emotional mature level capable of commitment, responsiblity, and accountablity above and beyond simple self gradification.

Woman -- same as above, only female.

Husband -- a man that has made (and re-makes daily) a committment to a life long partnership with a woman. Agreeing to fullfill certain roles within that ralationship. Traditionally the hunter/gatherer/provider of a family. Also traditionaly the leadership role within the family. (side note: all marriages SHOULD be established to provide for any offspring before any other role is made priority. Secondly, to provide a social and emotional support for both partners within a trusting relationship.)

Wife -- Woman in above descirbed partnership. Traditionally the caregiver of the family. The parnter that usually bears the offspring. The nurse, maid, super bieing the does it all and completes anything left undone by the man.

Mother -- If a man wears the pants in the family, a mother has picked them out. Either the mother of his children of the man's won mother. Mothers are the driving, thinking force, good or bad, behind all people. The hand the rocks the cradle rules the world. Never underestate the power of a supporting role.

Father -- the coach and encourager. He who strives for and expects success ( in whatever form) in all those around him. The leading role in this stage production of life. The one who bears the brunt of force in adversity, violence, in the face of war and glory in his own personal achievment. Above all he provides safety and security for his family.

Above all our children are the only real thing we leave behind when we pass. Our job is to teach then and train them. Help them to grow into happy and successful adults. (however you define success is what determines what/how you train your children.)