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Results: June Cleaver, Move Over. There's A New Mom On TV!

Published on 05/13/2021
By: Harriet56
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Parenting
It's not that June Cleaver (Leave It To Beaver) wasn't a good mom, even if her entire life seemed to revolve around pleasing the menfolk in her life. It's true that June wasn't exactly a feminist, but she had a clear, wise perspective on the world around her. It was a different time of course. And while, in this day and age, June may seem a little out of touch with the real world, she set the standard to which these great moms have risen to. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, and the ones who are "mothers" in other ways -- caregivers, shoulders to lean on and amazing woman who have "raised" us up in one way or another!
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1.
Lorelai Gilmore -- Gilmore Girls -- Up until this show, TV hadn't really had a show about a single mom trying to figure life out. She navigated parenthood and career with humour, she wasn't afraid to make mistakes and admit it, she knew how to be both a friend and a parent to her daughter, didn't sacrifice her own ambitions and love life to do so, and was relatable and likeable. Both mom and daughter grew up together on the show, and their relationship, while not only smooth and perfect, was real. Did you admire Lorelai Gilmore as a mother?
Lorelai Gilmore -- Gilmore Girls -- Up until this show, TV hadn't really had a show about a single mom trying to figure life out. She navigated parenthood and career with humour, she wasn't afraid to make mistakes and admit it, she knew how to be both a friend and a parent to her daughter, didn't sacrifice her own ambitions and love life to do so, and was relatable and likeable. Both mom and daughter grew up together on the show, and their relationship, while not only smooth and perfect, was real. Did you admire Lorelai Gilmore as a mother?
Yes
16%
353 votes
Somewhat
13%
281 votes
No
9%
204 votes
Did not watch this show
62%
1362 votes
2.
2.
Rainbow Johnson -- "Black-ish" -- She's a breath of fresh air when it comes to moms on TV in the modern age. Rainbow is practically a modern version of Clair Huxtable from "The Cosby Show," but watching Rainbow navigate what it means to be an African-American mother in this moment in time is amazing to watch. "Black-ish" has never been shy about confronting awkward or painful conversations, and Tracee Ellis Ross plays the role with so much heart and soul. She also juggles a demanding career (doctor) with raising a family, and shows you don't have to be perfect to be a great mom. Do you feel she is a great role model as a mom?
Rainbow Johnson --
Yes
17%
371 votes
Somewhat
10%
222 votes
No
7%
161 votes
Do not watch this show
66%
1446 votes
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3.
Penelope Alvarez -- One Day at a Time-- This reboot gave us one of the toughest moms in television history. Here, Justina Machado plays a mother, a war veteran, and a nurse all at once. She's also a single parent and suffers from anxiety plus depression. This character has opened up many meaningful conversations about mental health and other pressing issues. showing us that moms are more than just "moms", and they have mental health issues just like everyone else. She's She's definitely a fun character, but an even more inspiring one. Do you think she is a good role model as a mom?
Penelope Alvarez -- One Day at a Time-- This reboot gave us one of the toughest moms in television history. Here, Justina Machado plays a mother, a war veteran, and a nurse all at once. She's also a single parent and suffers from anxiety plus depression. This character has opened up many meaningful conversations about mental health and other pressing issues. showing us that moms are more than just
Yes
13%
277 votes
Somewhat
9%
190 votes
No
7%
148 votes
Do not watch this show
72%
1585 votes
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4.
Claire Dunphy -- Modern Family -- The character of Claire Dunphy is the mom on this list that most reflects me. She starts out as a housewife, but then became the super-motivated head of her father's company as well as being an inspiration to her grown kids. Claire apparently had a wild life as a youngster, though she's a type-A personality as an adult. Her good intentions are always in full force, even if she has to give up something for herself for the sake of her children. She's had to evolve and change as her children did, and also kept her relationship with her husband sexy and fun. Do you think she is a good role model as a mom?
Claire Dunphy -- Modern Family -- The character of Claire Dunphy is the mom on this list that most reflects me. She starts out as a housewife, but then became the super-motivated head of her father's company as well as being an inspiration to her grown kids. Claire apparently had a wild life as a youngster, though she's a type-A personality as an adult. Her good intentions are always in full force, even if she has to give up something for herself for the sake of her children. She's had to evolve and change as her children did, and also kept her relationship with her husband sexy and fun. Do you think she is a good role model as a mom?
Yes
16%
360 votes
Somewhat
14%
311 votes
No
8%
180 votes
Do not watch this show
61%
1349 votes
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5.
And while these are all good moms, there are some moms that are anything but. Which of these moms on this list do you think are some of the worst moms in TV history?
And while these are all good moms, there are some moms that are anything but. Which of these moms on this list do you think are some of the worst moms in TV history?
Cersei Lannister from "Game of Thrones" is a ruthless, callous queen and mother.
11%
250 votes
Norma Bates' (Bates Motel) parenting turned her son Norman into an infamous weirdo.
30%
663 votes
Meredith Grey's (Grey's Anatomy) mom was a world-famous surgeon and mega drama queen.
7%
157 votes
Lucille Bluth from "Arrested Development" is a selfish manipulator.
7%
149 votes
Livia Soprano (The Soprano's) tried to get her own son whacked.
14%
305 votes
Julie Cooper from "The O.C." was obsessed with being young, rich, and desirable.
4%
81 votes
Vice President Selina Meyer (VEEP) would only have another daughter if it would win her votes, and uses her only daughter to manipulate votes.
5%
111 votes
All!
5%
105 votes
None
12%
262 votes
Not familiar with any on this list
40%
874 votes
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