I Stand Here Ironing

*What kind of relationship does the narrator have with her daughter? In what ways has the narrator shown her love for Emily?
Throughout the story, it makes me feel there is no room for Mother and daughter relationship between the narrator and Emily-her daughter. Of course somehow there is a love, but not much for Emily. The mother realizes that she could do a better job; she does attempt to help Emily through the difficult years; she could bring a better careness for her daughter. But she is always busy and preoccupied with other children. …