"Today I can say that I am a fulfilled woman, complete in every way—personally, emotionally, spiritually, and professionally—and I owe it all to my children.".
SANTO DOMINGO- Fanny De los Santos, CEO of Quality Brokers RD, prefers the traditional upbringing of grandparents, where it was impossible to disrespect an elder and where parents were parents, not friends.
“I think current parenting styles are too permissive. I prefer the traditional approach, where it was impossible to disrespect an elder, where parents were parents, not friends. With my children, I use the reward method a lot: positive reinforcement if they do well, negative reinforcement if they fail. Zero iPads, zero walks, zero PlayStation, zero TV, zero bicycles, zero Mirador Park—that's what has replaced the "fear of the kids," the real estate agent explains for the "Mothers" series, produced by El Inmobiliarioin honor of Mother's Day.
For the happy mother of José Julián, 8, and Luis Arturo, 8 months, being a mother represents the most sublime expression of love she has ever experienced, “giving life from my own life.” “Being a mother means EVERYTHING to me. Ever since I had my first treasure, I’ve always wondered, ‘Who gave life to whom?’ My children inspire me, motivate me every day, and have guided me toward a path of unconditional love, dedication, discipline, and determination. They fill my days with joy,” she says.
Fanny De los Santos with her two children, José Julián and Luis Arturo. (External source).
De los Santos became a mother at 24. She explains that she applies respect, integrity, humility, and charity to her parenting. “Since he was little, my son JJ has participated in donations in impoverished areas, and in his interactions with the children, he's just one of them. He always fills me with tenderness, because in his heart there is no difference. I hope to instill the same values in my 8-month-old baby, Luis Arturo.”.
For Fanny De los Santos, unlimited access to information, the permissiveness in public entertainment, and the dangers of the streets are threats looming over today's society and impacting children and young people. "Honestly, at times I feel like the world is upside down, but we always go with faith, entrusted to the Lord to guide our little ones.".
According to the executive of Quality Brokers RD, the best upbringing is that which is based on values, the traditional upbringing of grandparents and great-grandparents, the one that includes the presence of parents, and above all, the upbringing based on the Christian faith.
Fanny De los Santos with her children and her husband Alberto González… (External source).
She adds that her role models are her two great female loves: her mother, Fanny Violeta, who taught her to never give up and that children should always be by their side no matter how difficult life's trials may be; and her sister, Linette, a devoted woman "who, with a thousand tasks, always puts her role as a mother first.".
In her role as a mother, Fanny De los Santos explains that the most difficult thing she has had to experience is not being able to dedicate all her time to her children, due to work responsibilities, although she thanks God for having been able to find a balance so as not to be absent during essential moments and to have quality routines.
She advises young mothers to first recognize that their lives change as mothers. “But know that it changes for the better, it changes for the better, it changes to see life in wonderful ways, it changes to create a family, it changes to become the best version of yourself.”.
“Being a mother is the most wonderful thing God has done in my life. Today I can say that I am a fulfilled woman, complete in every way—personally, emotionally, spiritually, and professionally—and I owe it all to my children.”.
