May 9, 2010

leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary defines the word mother as "a female parent" and "a woman in authority." Few would disagree with those statements, but some students at Scott County Central Elementary recently took time to dig a little deeper and explain -- in their own words -- what it means to be a mother...

Kaden Sadler, a kindergartner at Scott County Central Elementary School, signs his name to a gift he made in class for his mother. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)
Kaden Sadler, a kindergartner at Scott County Central Elementary School, signs his name to a gift he made in class for his mother. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)

Youngsters offer views on motherhood

leonnah@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary defines the word mother as "a female parent" and "a woman in authority."

Few would disagree with those statements, but some students at Scott County Central Elementary recently took time to dig a little deeper and explain -- in their own words -- what it means to be a mother.

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