8 Ways Your Favorite Films Misrepresented Motherhood

Movies have been pulling a fast one on us moms for ages. It’s like they think that as soon as you give birth, your brain turns to total mush. Sure, it can feel like that sometimes, but we still know what typical maternal behavior looks like. Don’t let Hollywood mislead you! Here are some of the ways your favorite films got it all wrong about motherhood:

1. Sixteen Candles

Seriously? A mother forgetting her child’s 16th birthday? That’s just absurd. We live for those milestones! And marrying off your eldest to the first person who comes along? That’s a hard no. And no mother would ever let her daughter take muscle relaxants like they’re candy before a wedding. Not happening!

2. Home Alone

As much as you might dream of a getaway, a mother is not going to forget her child when heading off to Paris. No matter how many kids you have or how chaotic things get, your main job is to remember your kids. Everything else? Just details.

3. Mommy Dearest

No wire hangers? Come on! If that’s your deal breaker, you might need a reality check. Honestly, I feel like I’ve achieved something monumental if my kids even manage to put their dirty clothes in the hamper. If they hang their shirts up? Those hangers could be made of anything, I wouldn’t care!

4. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Let’s be real, a mother knows when her child is genuinely sick versus just faking it. We were teenagers once too, and we tried all the tricks to get out of school. Trust me, mothers have a sixth sense for that kind of nonsense.

5. Baby Boom

Sure, it’s theoretically possible to juggle motherhood and start a successful business. But the way they portray it makes it look like a walk in the park. “I’ll just whip up gourmet baby food, handle marketing, and run everything while raising a toddler.” Yeah, right! The last time I tried cooking with a toddler around, we ended up ordering pizza because no one wants to eat charred meatballs.

6. Troop Beverly Hills

Phyllis Nefler decides to show her soon-to-be ex-husband that she can finish what she starts by leading her daughter’s Wilderness Troop. I mean, camping with kids is tough enough, but doing it in stilettos and designer attire? Plus, she wins the Wilderness Girl Jamboree? Unrealistic expectations much?

7. The Karate Kid

If my kid came home with a black eye, I’d be down at the school in a heartbeat. Mrs. LaRusso does absolutely nothing while Daniel gets pummeled. In reality, I’d be ready to take matters into my own hands before I stood by and did nothing.

8. Goonies

The Walsh family is facing foreclosure, but somehow, they can afford to hire someone to pack their house? If you’re struggling to keep your home, I doubt you’d be able to hire help for moving. Moms never really get a break, even when they’re literally breaking bones!

So, there you have it! Hollywood has a knack for creating these exaggerated motherhood scenarios that just don’t hold up to the realities we face every day. And if you’re interested in more about home insemination, check out this other blog post we have on home insemination kits. For those looking to boost fertility, Make A Mom has some great insights too. And if you want a reliable resource for pregnancy and home insemination, don’t miss out on this link.

Summary:

Movies often misrepresent the reality of motherhood, leading to unrealistic expectations. From forgetting birthdays to effortlessly juggling careers and parenting, the silver screen tends to exaggerate. Real-life moms know the struggles and challenges that come with raising kids.