Talk:Fa Mulan/@comment-4889892-20140706010859

It is hard in a way for me to see Mulan as a mom. She'd be the kind of mom that wants more than just to be a mother, but would nonetheless makle sure that if she was going to be a mother, she'd be ready and extremely responsible. She'd be the kind of parent that encourages individuality in her child, and would teach them a lot of wisdom and morals, as well as academic and practical stuff she knows. I could see her homeschooling and using the poutdoors method so she could meanwhile farm, and the kid wpould not suffer because Mulan is a genius. She would encourage play and let her kid wander around and explore as well as go to friends houses a lot. I think she may give some easy chores when they are needed, but not too many. She'd be able to be stern yet understanding with her child and like talking to them and explaining things to them, like why they did wrong. She'd always be there to guide them and give advice, but never force anything. She'd like them to learn from their own mistakes. She'd play with them, but make sure to always have time for herself and her job. I could see Mushu doing the housework in exchange that he can live in the house and not with the ancestors that hate him, and he'd be a really good companion for the child. She would make them aware of society, but not put the disagreeable roles on them. She'd want her child to discover who they are. There are some things I can't see her doing though, which are the very mundane tasks like clothing and cooking. I'm sure she would somehow convince Shang to yield to these rules, and he would always help too. He'd do his part when Mulan asked, and I think he'd be kind of strict, but very nurturing too because he loves children. The kid would be very close to both of them.