Controversial mothers throwing a wrench in expectations

By: Omsalama Ayoub

Jr. New Editor

How would you rate your mom?

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on these truths. Moms can range from Linda Belcher featured in “Bob’s Burgers,” to Dee Dee Blanchard in “The Act” and even Cinderella’s evil step mom.

Here’s a list of the top 10 “worst” moms seen in the media:

10. “Bad Moms” Amy

The main character Amy is overworked and challenges the concept of what a good PTA mom is by going head to head with the PTA “queen bee.”

9. “Mean Girls” Mrs. George

Mrs. George tries to be the “cool mom” and fails. Mrs. George wants to be loved by her daughter and seen as one of the “girls.” She plays a part in the fact that her daughter thinks she can run and ruin other people’s lives, all while letting her do essentially anything she wants.

8. “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” Mama June

Pageant moms are their own crazy breed. Now combine that with a reality TV star and you have a whole new type of bad mom. Mama June puts her children through all sorts of ordeals when it comes to fame and fortune. With her recent lifestyle change and extreme weight loss however, we may come to know a different Mama June.

7. “This is Where I Leave You” Hillary Altman

In this movie, Hillary Altman is a published psychologist who brings her family together with no ill intention. Hillary is comedic but the viewer can see for themselves how challenging it is to have your mother publish stories about your development.

6. “Home Alone” Kate McCallister

“Home Alone” has become a cult classic Christmas movie about a boy who is left behind when his family goes on vacation. People can forget a passport on their way out the door but you would think a 60 pound kid might be more noticeable, at least to the child’s own mother.

5. “Dora The Explorer” Dora’s Mom

Dora The Explorer, although well put together lacks any type of parental supervision. She is always adventuring! When does Dora ever learn arithmetic? The freedom given to Dora is near child negligence at this point, where is her mom?!

4. Casey Marie Anthony

It’s a mother’s instinct to know where her children are and to keep track of them at all times. So what’s Casey Anthony’s deal? First she states she doesn’t know what happened to her daughter then she’s the prime suspect in her daughter’s disappearance? You know your mom would never.

3. “Shameless” Monica Gallagher

Monica Gallagher a mother of six, bailed out on the Gallagher family to live life on her own terms. She leaves her oldest, Fiona, to raise her siblings from dust. Monica is challenged by bipolar disorder but makes no visible effort to improve her family.

2. “Tangled” Gothel

Mother Gothel in Tangled locked Rapunzel up for 18 years to keep herself young by using the magic in Rapunzel’s hair. Gothel is ironically more narcissistic than Narcissa Malfoy.

1. “The Act” Dee Dee Blanchard

Based on a true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was sentenced to jail for 10 years for killing her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, this mom made up fake disabilities, illnesses and more to keep her daughter dependent on her and as much of a child as possible. The mother’s actions are extreme and the most detrimental to her offspring, even lying to her daughter telling her she was 16 when she was actually over 20 years old.

So, how does your mom compare now?