23 Things About Motherhood That Gilmore Girls Gets Right

Updated on Nov 25, 2016 at 8:51 AM

Even though Gilmore Girls has become a major favorite for mothers and their older daughters alike (and die-hard fans who are rejoicing over the Netflix reboot that's arriving like an early Christmas present on Friday), this iconic show is more than just a binge-worthy treat. They can actually learn some important lessons about parenting from each witty episode.

Lorelai Gilmore isn't a "traditional" mom — she's a single, working parent who is still figuring out her life — but she's also the ultimate mom who expertly walks the fine line between being her child's best friend while also not being afraid to pull the "mom card" whenever needed. Read on to see what this mother-daughter duo show gets right when it comes to the realities of motherhood.

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23 Things About Motherhood That Gilmore Girls Gets Right

You’re never going to please all of the other moms at the same time.

Everything is a major deal when boys are involved.

You should embrace their passions — even if you don’t understand them at all.

It doesn’t matter what you look like when you show up to school events — as long as you show up.

Kids at school are mean but you can teach yours how to be strong and confident.

Nothing beats a Friday movie pizza night with your kid.

If you don’t dream big, neither will they.

Your kid will make you prouder than you ever thought possible.

The families that speak the same lingo together stay together.

You have the ability to drive your kids nuts — use it to your advantage!

Certain things run in the family even if you try to fight it.

No family is free from uncomfortable get-togethers.

Moms have to take care of themselves too.

No matter how old your kid gets, weekday mornings still suck.

Sometimes you start to understand where your parents were coming from, and that’s not a bad thing.

It’s not about the size of the family; it’s about the amount of love.

It’s important to know the people your kids are dating.

Whether your child is 7-months or 17-years-old, coffee in the morning is always necessary.

They'll pick up on your habits — even the ones you don't want them to.

Even if you don’t have the best relationship with your parents, it’s important to foster one between them and your kids.

Even if you're best friends, you're still the parent and they need to respect that.

You’d do anything for your kiddo and their smile makes it worth it.

There’s nothing stronger than a mother-daughter duo.

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