We learn of mothers who impose their ideas of an ideal future on their children or live some aspect of a longed for reality through theirs. This idea of some mothers seeing their kids as a second chance is what inspired me to believe that the mother was encouraging her child to advance as far as possible with something he showed a talent/appreciation for.
Another possibility was that the mother was looking for ways for her son to be as accomplished as possible so he could to obtain a scholarship. I felt that way because sometimes I think that's what my mother does for me. Although I know she loves and wants the best for me, I know sometimes she's not always able to provide all that she wishes she could. For that reason, I sometimes feel that motivates her to encourage me to do my best so that I can have the best opportunities when it comes to paying for and attending college. I don't see that as devaluing me, but keeping my future in mind.
I also based my assumption off of when Charlie told us his parents were hoping he would get a scholarship so that they would be able to put all of their kids through college. Similarly, I do not view this as undervaluing Charlie but wanting him to be able to have the best chances post high school.
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