I consider unconventional moms to be the type of moms who don't coddle their children.

They expect their children to live up to their potential but are open and understanding. Most importantly, they have found the perfect balance between being a mother and a friend.

Unconventional moms are easy to talk to.

You feel as if you can tell them anything and you won't be judged. They believe in talking openly about sex because it's a part of life. It's something that is going to happen regardless of whether they tell you not to. They educate their children and talk to them as if they were a friend. When their child tells them about a mistake they've made, they work through it with them. This doesn't mean they won't be disappointed in their child's mistake, but they understand that everyone makes mistakes.

Unconventional moms allow their children to fail.

They teach their children how to accept defeat gracefully. They believe that not all children deserve participation awards because you must work for what you get, and if you didn't preform well, you don't deserve the award in the first place because the girl who trained for weeks deserves more credit than the one who just hopped on the field. They teach their kids the value and importance of hard work.

Unconventional moms help to guide their children through life.

They let them walk their own path, but still expect their child to live up to their potential. Through this, their children are able to fight their own battles, making it easier for them to face challenges head on later in life.

Unconventional moms are accepting.

No matter who their child is, regardless of identity, religious beliefs, or otherwise they still accept and love their children. They would never push them away as long as their children aren't harming themselves and are still able to be successful members of society. They treat mental health the same as any other injury, and they understand and accept that these illnesses exist and are prevalent in society today. They help their children to seek treatment in whatever way they can.

Unconventional moms are some of the sweetest, funniest, and most heartfelt people I have ever met in my life.

They care about others and their success. They are genuine and tell you how it is, good or bad. Some people find this to be harsh, or wrong in the way of traditional parenting, but I disagree. I believe that unconventional moms are forging their own path in regards to making successful and strong children. These are strong women, going against societal norms to create successful members or society.

So I'd like to thank all the unconventional moms out there.

Thank you for continuing your parenting style even though some consider it to be to harsh, or downright wrong because you may feel like you're a bad parent, but believe me, you're doing it right. I know I wouldn't be where I am today without unconventional moms. So thank you, for your continuous understanding, acceptance, and pushing us kids to succeed.