Being a Mom in Real Life vs. TV
12 Differences Between Being a Mom on TV and a Mom in Real Life
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!
1 On TV: The first nights home from the hospital are like a party.
In real life: The sleepless nights will definitely get the best of you.
2 On TV: Losing the baby weight is effortless.
In real life: Those last few pounds stick around longer than the kids.
3 On TV: You're always photoshoot ready no matter the time or place.
In real life: Not every moment is Instagram-worthy.
4 On TV: School is amazing in every way!
In real life: Good luck with that.
5 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.
6 On TV: There's nothing more exciting than a family dinner.
In real life: Pretty much anything is more appealing than having to cook.
7 On TV: Every word that comes out of your partner's mouth is gold.
In real life: You may always love them but there are days that you might not particularly like them . . . at all.
8 On TV: You're a badass mama when you lay down the law.
In real life: Punishment or not, they still think they know best.
9 On TV: Kids readily sit down to hear "the talk."
In real life: Just because you're ready to chat doesn't mean they'll want to stick around to listen.
10 On TV: Teens take the time to listen and appreciate all of your wise words of wisdom.
In real life: They couldn't care less about anything you had to say.
11 On TV: Your kid will come to you when they're in trouble.
In real life: Consider yourself lucky if you even find out after the fact.
12 On TV: You would do anything for your kid.
In real life: Well, this one they got right.
