An essay created to follow a common phrase of choice and interpret any value to it. How it falls into modern times verses older times, and more. The essay follows that concept and adds personal backbone to a relationship such as mother and daughter to represent," Actions speak louder than words." A...
“Actions speak louder than words” is a common saying made by Abraham Lincoln in
1856.” In a way, what someone does has more value than what someone says. However,
depending on the situation, corresponds to whether their words mean more. A mother can praise
a child, lecture, support, and guide, but physical contact may have a larger impact. Words of
affirmation are unstable to depend on, merely due to the people. Sayings can be positive and
negative, but actions show someone’s true intentions.
A MOTHER’S TOUCH
Physical touch is essential to the human mind and proper development. It can create a
sense of security, positivity, and connection in order to fully understand the concept of
acceptance and love. At a young age a child requests touch from a mother in order of
identification, without it, abandonment is implemented. A mother is meant to nurture, and be
wanted by a child, leading to a certain degree of healthy child development. When a child is
born, it receives levels of oxytocin from actions such breastfeeding or hugging. It’s a sense of
happiness created in a child to become attached. From WebMD, “ When babies are born, doctors
suggest that mothers hold and comfort them to often promote healthy development”. For
children, they can be around their mother or a figure with motherly attributes, often without any
source of physical contact, creating a false depiction of neglect or detachment. This can lead to
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