Ego Identity and Young Mothers Part 3

I concluded, from my research, that non-pregnant teenagers did not have the same concerns about their femininity; thought more clearly about their own     values and personal ideology,  were more  self-accepting [egocentric, determined, outgoing] and able to perceive their behavior patterns more  clearly [less denial]; and had less negative worries about their present and future self.

The non-pregnant were also better adjusted psychologically; more dominant [aggressive, confident, forceful, strong]; more sociable [Intelligent, talkative, self-confident}; had a stronger need for achievement within the structured environment [efficient, loyal, reliable, reasonable]; and were more intellectually efficient [clear thinking, confident, logical, rational].

No one can argue the child rearing is not difficult and our countries future is based on the optimum development of this natural resource. Yet, it is overlooked and not addressed enough. It’s as if all women were born to be natural mothers. I beg to differ.

Briefly, some characteristics that correspond to healthy development, since the mothers personality is of prime importance for the child’s personality growth. A mother’s sense of ego identity is extremely important as it means that her values, ideas relating to career, morality, intellectual efficiency, independence and her sense of self in the present and future become clearer and more coherent.  The mother’s development of conscience, ego ideal and identity development, require meaningful and significant interjections and identifications. They are necessary and play a significant role for her and her child throughout the life cycle.

To Be Continued