Mothers have been urged to take a leading role in the nurturing and upbringing of children, uphold responsible parenting, and avoid transferring personal frustrations onto their children.
The call was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Becky’s Child Foundation, Ms Rebecca Alitwala Mubeezi, in her Mother’s Day message.
Ms Mubeezi said mothers are the first teachers of children, noting that after enduring nine months of pregnancy, delivery risks, and related challenges, they should prioritise proper upbringing to avoid cases of mistreatment, neglect, and abuse.
‘Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers out there. Today we celebrate your endless love, strength, and sacrifice that light up the lives of your children every single day,’ she said.
‘You are the heroines and queens whose impact we see every day as we work to support, empower and uplift children.’ She added.
She cautioned mothers against absentee parenting, saying many had left children to grow up without proper guidance, resulting in a generation increasingly influenced by technology and detached from moral values.
‘As mothers, we need to stick by our children regardless of the situation. Let us not transfer hatred and anger to innocent children, and above all, stop using them as tools in adult conflicts,’ she said.
Ms Mubeezi also urged mothers to instil discipline and responsibility in children, noting that rights must go hand in hand with responsibility.
‘Teach children that wrong is wrong even if everyone thinks it is right. Do not raise them with kid gloves, but instil values that will help them grow into responsible adults,’ she said.
Becky’s Child Foundation supports vulnerable children, orphans, and the elderly, and promotes girls’ empowerment and women’s advocacy.