I certainly think that we should be proud of women who have devoted themselves to the care and raising of children. There ave been quite a few pithy and insightful things written on how this is a noble career. But as already said not every one has kids for one reason or another, and probably not usually selfish reasons. And some, like senoufou might be thought of as honory mothers , having been involved with children so much simply out of loving interest. Often , in church, on mothering Sunday, all the women are given flowers , at least partly ,I think recognizing this. Certainly chide are can be challenging and demanding , but it is not the only thing in life that is character forming.....or hopefully is...