T — The Tyranny of ‘Good Mothers’: Who Decides the Rules?

The article explores how motherhood is often transformed from a lived experience into a public performance, subject to constant, contradictory, and impossible social scrutiny. It argues that the societal concept of the "good mother" acts more as a mechanism for conformity and control than as a genuine guide for care. Ultimately, the author calls for women to reject these performative expectations and instead embrace being present, human, and authentic.