What I Learned Rewatching Gilmore Girls as a Mother

Yes, Lorelai gets pregnant at 16 and takes on a "riches-to-rags" story to give her new daughter the life she always wanted, but even as a single mother, she admits she never did it alone. The support network that surrounds Rory throughout her life is apparent in every episode. Sure, we don't all have a Stars Hollow filled with quirky Kirks and Ms. Pattys, but it's worth doing your damnedest to give your kids as many positive, diverse influences as possible.