Motherhood is not a lifestyle choice—it is unpaid labour, an economic foundation, and an intergenerational investment rolled into one. And yet, from boardrooms to policy tables, it continues to be treated as a personal pursuit rather than the structural support system it truly is. The paradox? Everyone agrees that children are our future, but few are willing to recalibrate systems that support those raising them.Unseen Burden Across generations, the expectations placed on mothers have not decreased, but the conditions around them have shifted dramatically. Raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha, two of the most digitally native and expressive cohorts, has brought new parenting complexities. These children are more likely to challenge traditional authority structures, lean on self-diagnosed mental health frameworks, and demand autonomy at increasingly younger ages. While these traits reflect a welcome evolution in youth agency, they also pose a challenge for parents attempting to bridge generational values and discipline.
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