Table1
Mothers' Perspectives on Life and Child Rearing
    (%)  
A A B B
While child rearing is important, I want to value my own time as well. 75.7 24.3 I sacrifice myself for my children.
I try very hard to be a good mother. 12.0 88.0 I do not try to be a good mother in particular.
I was fond of children before marriage. 55.3 44.7 I do not like children very much.
I am not very maternal. 49.6 50.4 I think I am maternal.
I may not be giving my children enough love. 33.0 67.0 I am sure that I love my children very much.
Child rearing suits me. 47.6 52.4 Child rearing does not suit me.
Mothers should care for their children until they reach three. 74.3 25.7 Mothers do not have to raise their children as long as children are loved.