Mothers and Fathers (was: Re: James gave his life, why no protection from him?)

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 107189

Becki's thought:
> > > Perhaps it goes to the saying that there is no stronger love 
> > > than a mother has for her child.

Iggy here:
> > I dunno... I've always had a problem with that statement... 
> > especially since becoming a father.  Love a father shows may come 
> > across differently than that a mother shows, but I don't feel 
> > that it's any less than a mothers by so much as a single mote.  

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> This got me to thinking a little bit.  95%+ of the time I hear 
> that "there is nothing stronger than a mother's love," it's coming 
> from a mother, or (at least) a woman who wants to be a mother.  
> This is not meant to be a sexist comment in any way... It's simply 
> meant to help illustrate a point.  You frequently hear about "the 
> purity/strength/devotion/holiness/etc. of a mother's love," but 
> almost never hear anything about a father's love.

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SSSusan now:
You know, Iggy, this makes me think of another of my pet peeves in 
this general subject area.  HOW many people have suggested that 
*Molly* will betray The Order because of her love/concern for one of 
her children?  And then contrast that to how many people have 
suggested that *Arthur* will betray The Order in the same 
fashion....  Interesting, isn't it?

If someone wants to argue that there is something in Molly's 
*specific* temperament which makes this likely AND that that same 
thing is *NOT* in Arthur's specific temperament, then I'll listen.  
But as it's been stated the times that I've seen it suggested, it 
seems more to do with the idea that a mother can't help herself--she 
loves her children SO much--she'd do anything to save them, even if 
it means betraying others.  I don't buy that just a *mother* would 
fall into this trap; I'd argue that *any* parent who loves his/her 
child is susceptible to this.  

So I guess that's my way of saying I understand where you're coming 
from, Iggy. :-)

Siriusly Snapey Susan