7 Childhood Movies That Motherhood Changed for Me

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Hey there, fellow 80s kids! If you grew up jamming to MTV when it actually played music videos, cracking up at locker jokes from shows like You Can’t Do That on Television, and rocked a Trapper Keeper, we’re on the same page. I was the girl with green hair and 14-hole combat boots, but now I’ve traded that in for baking cookies, pies, and brownies. Betty “Freaking” Crocker has got nothing on me, though I might have lost some of my cool factor along the way.

Motherhood has completely flipped my perspective, reshaping not just my values but also how I see the world. Recently, while revisiting some of my childhood favorite films, I realized they hit differently now. Here are my top seven:

1. Adventures in Babysitting
   As a kid: This was all about babysitting escapades, cute college guys, and a wild road trip with that quirky Darryl.
   As a mom: Yikes! This is the stuff of nightmares. It’s why I never venture out without my kids. Shudder.
2. Stand By Me
   As a kid: A thrilling adventure with friends, no adults? Yes, please!
   As a mom: My heart raced watching those kids; they faced life-threatening situations left and right. Seriously, I’m still unpacking my anxiety from this one in therapy.
3. Beaches
   As a kid: I adored Bette Midler and dreamt of Broadway stardom.
   As a mom: The moment Barbara Hershey’s character dies? Forget it. I couldn’t even think of watching this while pregnant.
4. The Breakfast Club
   As a kid: This movie was revolutionary. I memorized every line, even with the awkward TV edits.
   As a mom: Where are the shop classes now? I worry about my gifted child getting too stressed and making unsafe choices. And hey, they smoked weed in the library? Never did anything like that… cough, cough.
5. The Karate Kid
   As a kid: I thought having a mentor teach me karate was the coolest thing ever.
   As a mom: No way would I let my boys hang out alone with an older man they’re not related to. Those red flags are waving loud and clear.
6. Back to the Future
   As a kid: Doc Brown was the ultimate best friend and time travel was pure magic.
   As a mom: Seriously, what was with the old man-teenage boy dynamic in the 80s? The thought of my kid meeting my high school self? No, thanks!
7. The Goonies
   As a kid: Adventure, friendship, treasure hunts—what’s not to love?
   As a mom: Where were those kids’ parents? By the time Chunk called for help, there should have been an Amber Alert!

Motherhood transforms you in ways you can’t ignore; it’s something you live and breathe. I sometimes wonder how different things might have been for movie critics like Gene after they had kids.

So, how do you view your childhood movies now? Have they taken on a new meaning for you since becoming a parent? If you’re curious about more parenting insights, check out this post on home insemination options, which can be a helpful resource for those navigating parenthood.

In summary, motherhood not only changes you as a person but also shifts your perspective on everything around you—even the movies that shaped your childhood.