Are Mother's more important than Father's?

Can of worms questioned, are mothers more important than fathers, this intrigued me to write a short blog about my opinions and views on this discussion.

Monday the 5^th of March, channel Tens hilariously, interesting, reality television show Can of Worms caught my interest when they asked the question, “Are Mother’s more important than Father’s?” The reason why this question grabbed my attention is because I’ve grown up with a loving mother and father who have done their best to raise my older brother and me. This is until a few years ago when my life was thrown into a washing machine, turning it upside down and around and around. My father was diagnosed with terminal cancer, it took only 14 months for my dad to deteriorate and pass away. During that time my mother became his carer. He worked hard for his family; his income is what we lived off because my mother was a stay home mum that had to raise four children for 27 years.  Even though my father worked 5 days a week, 12 hour shifts he and my mother still provided for me. Maybe not equally but they definitely were always there for me.

A mother is portrayed as nurturing and kind, even in the wild, upon majority of the animal kingdom the mother’s job is to take care of her young. While a father is seen as the provider, who works and brings home the money. To become great parents, they work together equally and their result is wonderful children.

So to answer the question, “Are Mother’s more important than Father’s?” In my opinion, no, they are equal. Every child needs some sort of father figure in their life, some are lucky to have one, some aren’t.