Many working mothers continue to face scrutiny for their choices, especially when it comes to balancing career and caregiving. “As a working woman, if my child knows that and grows up knowing that his mother is a working woman, his respect for women will grow 10 times. She notes, “Research has shown that when kids grow up seeing both parents — especially mothers — working, they develop more balanced ideas of gender and ambition. Studies from Harvard and the University of British Columbia found that daughters of working mothers are more likely to pursue careers and feel competent, while sons often grow up more empathetic and participative at home.” Seeing their mother handle both roles with integrity teaches children that care and competence can coexist — and that respect isn’t gendered.