https://hiplatina.com/latina-moms-parenting/ HipLatina: Inspired, Empowered Latinas Sat, 11 May 2024 06:08:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://hiplatina.com/latina-moms-parenting/#comment-91 Sat, 11 May 2024 06:08:45 +0000 https://hiplatina.com/?p=30982/#comment-91 […] Latina mothers They are expected to do caretaking, cook on a daily basis and have a spotless home while making sure their partner’s needs and their children’s needs are met. There is an emphasis on respect, discipline, and upholding cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. Family is at the center and Latina mothers do whatever it takes to keep the family together, even if it’s paired with violence, fear, or sadness. Being a first gen mother myself and growing up with an Latina immigrant mother, I have had the cultural expectations very present. I have had to make a decision on the kind of mother I want to be and what kind of cultural expectations I will uphold. I have leaned into asking for help and setting a boundary when it is necessary. I have come to terms with the fact that I won’t do laundry daily or have a spotless floor but I will make sure that my son knows how loved he is on a daily basis. […]

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