Are You Raising One of the Next Generation of Hoodlums: Son to Mother

Mothers’ Day is a special day when we celebrate our mothers, those who are yet alive as well as those who have passed on. Those of us who know we had good mothers still honor them with fond memories that even time can’t erase. But for the boys who are currently being raised by their mothers, this is a perfect time to let Mothers know that you are listening when they teach, and that they are not raising one of the next generation of hoodlums. The following letter is one a boy could present to his mother to let her know that her teaching is not in vain:

Dear Mother,

I know that there are times when you talk to me that you feel that what you are saying goes in one ear and out the other. But I want you to know that I hear you. Not only do I hear you, but I take seriously what you say to me. I know you love me and want only what is best for me. I love you too and want to please you with my actions today and with the man that I become tomorrow.

You probably think that I am unaware of all the sacrifices you make for me. But I want you to know that I am aware of them, probably not all of them, but certainly many of them. I also want you to know that I appreciate all that you have done and all that you do for me.

I know you want me to be happy and that you do a lot to make me happy. Please know that I want you to be happy too. You do many things to assure my happiness, and I want to do everything that I can to make you happy. I know that whenever I do good, you are happy. And I promise you I will try my best to do good, always. I will study hard and make good grades in school. I will behave respectfully to my teachers and other elders. I will choose friends who encourage me to stay out of trouble. I will honor the curfew you have set for me. I will go to church and Sunday School without complaining, and when I am there, I will pay attention to what is being taught, as you have reminded me to do so many times. I will be polite, and I will say please and thank you when I should.

Mama, I know you want me to become a man that you can be proud of, and I promise that I will make you proud of me. I promise that you are not raising one of the next generation of hoodlums!

Happy Mother’s Day!