12 Differences Between Being a Mom on TV and a Mom in Real Life
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Sure, there are definitely some similarities — from dealing with carpool to children getting into trouble — between being a mom on the silver screen and being the real deal, but for the most part, real-life parenting is not made for TV.
Not every second is a teachable moment. Not every dinner is readily made the second everyone comes home, happy and appreciative to see the meal. There isn't always a happy ending to every dilemma, and you never get the chance to reset to the next episode. From Claire Dunphy to Carol Brady, these moms are just a bit different than the rest of us. Check out the 12 biggest discrepancies between being a TV mom and an actual parent!
On TV: You're always photoshoot ready no matter the time or place.
In real life: Not every moment is Instagram-worthy.
On TV: Your morning routine always goes off without a hitch.
In real life: You're lucky if you get shoes on their feet (bonus points for the right ones!) and lunches out the door.
On TV: There's nothing more exciting than a family dinner.
In real life: Pretty much anything is more appealing than having to cook.
