If it cannot be Captioned as Motherhood Day or Parenthood Day, then it must be Unambiguously Captioned Women's Day

Sincerely, I hold a deep respect for the annual Mother's Day celebration, but not in the way it is captioned in meaning. The attempt to commemorate this day ab initio has resulted in society overprotecting women because they are perceived to be vulnerable, neglected, discriminated against, and/or marginalised. It is my wish that this day and the others to come are celebrated toward perfection, making room for total inclusion with a sense of purpose.

The individual as a woman who has the potential to become a mother is being celebrated, not the act or state of motherhood itself. A mother is a woman who gives birth to, adopts, or raises a child. Motherhood is the state, experience, or societal role of being a mother, often encompassing the social, emotional, and psychological expectations of parenting. And some men are doing exactly that and even better in the latter scenario. While "mother" defines an individual role, "motherhood" refers to the broader, often institutionalised and experienced upbringing of a child that both genders would have gone through.

This day should have been Motherhood Day or Parenthood Day because men in some marriages (single or poly) excel at motherhood and outperform the supposed potential candidates. My cold concern is why men in motherhood are being precluded by the caption and attention is solely diverted to women and not parenting as a state of being to include those men.

This oversight diminishes the recognition of diverse family structures and the role that carers/carer-givers play, regardless of gender. By broadening the narrative around parenthood, we can foster a more inclusive celebration that honours the contributions of everyone involved in nurturing and raising children. If it cannot be captioned as Motherhood Day or Parenthood Day, then it must be unambiguously captioned as Women's Day.

This distinction is crucial in ensuring that all individuals who contribute to a child's upbringing are acknowledged and valued. Emphasising the importance of inclusive language helps to dismantle outdated stereotypes and reinforces the notion that caregiving is a shared responsibility that transcends traditional roles by our mothers.

Happy Mother's Day to all parents.