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    The document summarizes an interaction where a woman seeking to renew her driver's license was initially told her occupation would be listed as "housewife" since "mother" was not an option. Years later at her next renewal, when asked her occupation, she responded that she was a researcher in child development, nutrition, and interpersonal relationships. When asked to explain, she humorously described the challenges and rewards of being a mother. The officer was impressed by her description, and she left feeling proud that she was no longer merely seen as a mother but rather as fulfilling a vital role as a mother. The document advocates that titles like "grandmother" should also carry respected titles to recognize their important roles.

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    The document summarizes an interaction where a woman seeking to renew her driver's license was initially told her occupation would be listed as "housewife" since "mother" was not an option. Years later at her next renewal, when asked her occupation, she responded that she was a researcher in child development, nutrition, and interpersonal relationships. When asked to explain, she humorously described the challenges and rewards of being a mother. The officer was impressed by her description, and she left feeling proud that she was no longer merely seen as a mother but rather as fulfilling a vital role as a mother. The document advocates that titles like "grandmother" should also carry respected titles to recognize their important roles.

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    The document summarizes an interaction where a woman seeking to renew her driver's license was initially told her occupation would be listed as "housewife" since "mother" was not an option. Years later at her next renewal, when asked her occupation, she responded that she was a researcher in child development, nutrition, and interpersonal relationships. When asked to explain, she humorously described the challenges and rewards of being a mother. The officer was impressed by her description, and she left feeling proud that she was no longer merely seen as a mother but rather as fulfilling a vital role as a mother. The document advocates that titles like "grandmother" should also carry respected titles to recognize their important roles.

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    The document summarizes an interaction where a woman seeking to renew her driver's license was initially told her occupation would be listed as "housewife" since "mother" was not an option. Years later at her next renewal, when asked her occupation, she responded that she was a researcher in child development, nutrition, and interpersonal relationships. When asked to explain, she humorously described the challenges and rewards of being a mother. The officer was impressed by her description, and she left feeling proud that she was no longer merely seen as a mother but rather as fulfilling a vital role as a mother. The document advocates that titles like "grandmother" should also carry respected titles to recognize their important roles.

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    Subject: 

    Fw: [PSBB80] A glorified title for a mother

    Date: Friday, January 28, 2011, 12:11 PM

     
    I am a Mother

    The officer at the Driving License counter asked the lady "What is your occupation?"

    The woman seeking renewal of her license seemed to be puzzled. So the 


    officer said "Ma'am, are you employed, have your own business 
    or........

    The woman replied "Oh, yes!! I have a full time occupation. I am a mother"

    Officer: "We don't have 'mother' as an option for occupation. I will 


    write it down as 'Housewife'. That takes care of all questions."

    This had happened long ago, and was forgotten. Years later when I went 
    to get my license, the Public Relations Officer was a somewhat 
    pompous.woman.

    "Your occupation?" she asked in a rather authoritative tone.

    I just had an inspiration and replied "I am a researcher in the field 


    of Child Development, Nutrition and Inter-personal Relationships"

    The lady officer stared at me in amazement. I calmly repeated my 


    statement and she wrote it down verbatim. Then, unable to conceal her 
    curiosity, she politely asked "What exactly do you do in your 
    profession, Ma'am?"

    I was feeling good about having described my occupation so calmly and 


    confidently. So I replied "My research projects have been going on for a
    number of years (Mothers never retire!!). My research is conducted in the laboratory as well as
    in the field. I have two bosses. (One is God and the other is my entire family). I have received
    two honours in this field. (A son and a daughter) My topic is considered to be the most difficult
    part of sociology.(All moms will agree!!).
    I have to work more than 14 hours every day. Sometimes even 24 hours 
    are not enough and the challenges are tougher than many other 
    professions. My compensation is in terms of mental satisfaction rather 
    than money"
        

    I could see that the officer was thoroughly impressed. After completing
    the licensing formalities, she came to the door to see me off.

    This new viewpoint about my occupation made me feel much better on my 
    way back home. I was welcomed by my 5 year old research assistant at 
    the door. My new project (my 6 month old baby) was energetically practicing her 'music'.

    I had earned a small victory over the Governmental red tape today. I 
    was no longer 'merely a mother', instead I was now a highly placed 
    functionary in a service vital for mankind -Motherhood!!

    'Mother' - Isn't it a great title. Fit to be added to the nameplate on 


    the door!! By this standard, grandmothers deserve to be called Senior 
    Research Officers, and Great Grandmothers qualify as 'Research 
    Directors'. Aunts and other ladies of that age group can be called 
    'Research Facilitators'

    Please share this with all mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, 


    all ladies currently holding posts like didi-tai-chachi-mami-mausi-bua 
    ...... They will all shower you with blessings and life will be 
    happier.

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