Updated: March 16, 2023
Don’t you… forget about me… don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t… If you were around in the ’80s, that tune is likely stuck in your head. And if you can name the movie it’s from, you’re probably reminiscing about The Breakfast Club. I was just a young teen when it hit theaters, grappling with the same dramatic teenage feelings that so many of us from Generation X faced. For the first time, a film truly acknowledged our struggles and made them feel real.
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Breakfast Club, it got me thinking: how would those iconic characters handle the ups and downs of parenthood? Would Claire the Princess be shocked the first time she tackled a diaper disaster? Would Andy the Athlete question why his toddler was wailing like a banshee? Would Brian the Brain have the answer to all of his kids’ math homework? And wouldn’t Allison the Basket Case fret about her child’s social skills?
Let’s take a fun look at how these characters might have evolved into parents:
The Brain
Brian has transformed into a dedicated Scoutmaster and a Deacon at his local church. Every year, he eagerly “assists” his kids with their Science Fair projects. Last year, his eight-year-old daughter created a hovercraft that swept the local, regional, and state Science Fair titles for “Best in Show.”
The Athlete
Andy is now a proud father of two sons, both heavily involved in travel sports—football, basketball, and baseball. He juggles being the head coach or assistant coach for all their teams while managing a desk job that conveniently allows him to sneak out early for every game.
The Basket Case
Allison tried her hand at homeschooling, organic gardening, and extreme couponing before finding her groove as a popular mommy blogger. With nearly 80,000 followers on her blog’s Facebook page and articles featured in the Huffington Post and Scary Mommy, she’s currently working on penning her first book.
The Princess
Claire is a devoted stay-at-home mom who spends her days volunteering in her kids’ classrooms and recently wrapped up her term as the PTA secretary. She loves to hit the tennis courts at the club and is an active member of the Junior League.
The Criminal
John has settled into a hardworking life in the trades. As a divorced dad of one, you can find him at the local bar when he’s not cheering for his son at basketball games, where his kid shares a team with one of Andy’s sons. Not to mention, John occasionally bumps into Claire around town.
So, what do you think: how would the Breakfast Club crew fare as parents?
Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s time to dig out my leg warmers, jellies, and Rubik’s Cube. I think I might even have a can of New Coke hiding somewhere!
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Summary
In a humorous exploration of what The Breakfast Club characters might be like as parents, we see Brian, Andy, Allison, Claire, and John all adapt to the challenges of parenthood. Each character has found their niche, from volunteering to coaching and blogging, while still navigating the ups and downs of family life.