Answer:
Provide not only the basics(food, shelter, clothing...), but to nurture, and love a child. To teach the child sbout decency, respect, open-mindedness...the list goes on and on. You would want to raise a child to be the best adult he/she can be. A mother should instill compassion, self-confidence,sharing,respect...You can never give too many hugs, or "i love you"s to a child. never!