Sir, - I agree with Kevin Myers's response to CEDAW's anti-mother, anti-feminist policies (An Irishman's Diary, May 25th).
Sadly, I think the convention is already in operation in our homes and schools. At the age of 16, my daughter's mind was set on a career - fine in itself, but with marriage and motherhood way off in the distant future, if at all. She clearly had learnt from myself, teachers, peers and media, that real success, happiness and fulfilment lie in a career in the business or professional world.
Now, to redress this situation, I believe that more, not less, emphasis on the role of women as mothers and care-givers is needed by myself, our homes, schools, Government departments and media. A greater effort is needed by us mothers to appreciate our vital, privileged and richly rewarding role, so that we can convey this to our daughters and sons.
While some women, quite correctly, may not marry, may not have children and may happily choose to follow rewarding careers, if large numbers of Irish women are encouraged to foresake motherhood, or consider it a minor option, we will be a sorry, impoverished, diminishing race. - Yours, etc.,
Mrs Geraldine Murphy, Watson Avenue, Killiney, Co Dublin.