Movies have been spinning tall tales about motherhood for ages. It’s as if they believe that the moment you bring a baby into the world, your intelligence evaporates. While it might feel like your brain is a bit foggy at times, most moms still understand the basics of parenting. So don’t let Hollywood mislead you. Here are eight exaggerated representations of motherhood from the films we adore:
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Sixteen Candles
It’s hard to believe a mother would forget her child’s birthday—especially the monumental 16th. That’s a rite of passage! And marrying off your daughter to the first guy who shows up? Ridiculous. Plus, no mother would allow her daughter to pop muscle relaxants like they’re candy before a wedding. We simply wouldn’t. -
Home Alone
As tempting as it might be to imagine, a mother isn’t going to accidentally leave her child behind on a trip across the ocean. It doesn’t matter if you have a full house and a power outage. Remembering your kids is priority number one. Everything else? Just details. -
Mommy Dearest
No wire hangers? Seriously? If that’s what it takes to lose your cool, you might need a new focus. I feel like I’ve won a gold medal if my kids actually manage to toss their dirty clothes into the hamper! And if they’re hanging things up themselves? Those hangers could be made of rubber for all I care. -
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Let’s set the record straight—mothers can tell when their kids are truly sick versus just trying to skip school. We’ve been teenagers too, and we know all the tricks. Motherhood sharpens your instincts to sniff out nonsense faster than you can say, “Bueller…Bueller.” -
Baby Boom
While it’s definitely possible to balance motherhood with running a business, the movie makes it seem effortless. “Sure, I’ll just whip up gourmet baby food while managing a company and raising a toddler.” Yeah, right! The last time I attempted to cook with a toddler underfoot, we ended up with pizza because burnt spaghetti was not an option. -
Troop Beverly Hills
In the middle of a divorce, Phyllis Nefler decides to tackle the enormous task of leading her daughter’s Wilderness Troop. While I’d probably choose to focus on something more manageable, like making brownies, she takes on camping with kids in stilettos and designer outfits. Who are they kidding with these unrealistic portrayals? -
The Karate Kid
If my kid came home with a black eye, you’d better believe I’d be storming down to the school to address it! Mrs. LaRusso, however, does nothing. She lets Daniel fend for himself, and he just stumbles into karate lessons. In the real world, no mom would sit idly by; there would be some serious mama bear action happening. -
Goonies
At the beginning of this classic, the Walsh family is facing foreclosure, yet Mrs. Walsh somehow manages to hire someone to pack up the house. If you can’t pay your mortgage, I doubt you’d have the funds to hire help, broken arm or not. Moms don’t get time off from their responsibilities, even when life gets tough.
These films often portray an exaggerated and unrealistic version of motherhood. If you’re interested in exploring the realities of parenting further, check out some insightful posts on our blog.
In summary, while movies can be entertaining, they often misrepresent the challenges and realities of motherhood. From forgetting birthdays to unrealistic work-life balances, these portrayals don’t reflect the true strength and resilience of mothers everywhere.
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