Who Wants to be a Perfect Mother?
An Interactive Game for Expectant Mothers
As we approach the end of the eighteenth century, we welcome you, expectant mothers. We realize that the nine months before your precious child is born is a nervous time. Your head is filled with questions and uncertainties regarding proper nutrition, nurturing techniques, and the wonderful process of childbirth. That is why we created the“Who Wants to be a Perfect Mother?” informative game. It is our hope to answer all your inquiries and to help make this experience as pleasurable as possible. Not only will you learn everything you need to know about labor and childrearing, but you will also be rewarded for the beautiful and gratifying act of becoming a mother.
The format for this guide is quite simple.
The more questions you correctly respond
to, the more rewards you will receive. It
is our belief that motherhood, although often
difficult and trying, is the most celebrated
role a woman can possess. We want to make
this time of your life more comfortable by
eliminating any doubts and hopefully compensating
your newfound knowledge.
We will provide you with a brief introduction
to the topic of childrearing and motherhood
in the eighteenth century just so you have
a starting point for this game. Mothers have
shifted from being less active in their children's
lives toward being more compassionate, nurturing,
and involved. Unfortunately, the physical
act of labor has not become any easier. We
will not lie to you; childbirth is an arduous
process. Scientific advancements have been
made, such as the use of forceps
during childbirth, but infant mortality still
remains high. Another difference is the movement
away from wet nurses. They are still somewhat
prevalent, but more emphasis is being placed
on your personal interaction with your children.
So be prepared, mothers; the majority of
you will be the ones in charge of educating
your children. But that is not the primary
focus of this interactive game. It will test your knowledge of
the birthing process and raising your infants
and toddlers.
So sit back, soon-to-be-mothers, and take
our quiz. Answer each question to the best
of your knowledge, and if you're correct,
you will be properly rewarded. Good luck,
ladies!
Click here to begin.
Click here to view our bibliography, and click here to see additional links.
Click here to find out more about A.J.D., Liz
Lincolnhol, and Lindsey Gambill, the authors
of this site.
This site was completed on Dec. 6, 2000 for
English 430, Rise of the Novel, taught by
Professor David Porter in fall term 2000.
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