Which T.V. Mother Are You? Quiz

By: Ashley D.
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which T.V. Mother Are You? Quiz
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About This Quiz

Which TV mom are you most like? While we have no doubt you are the type of mom that kicks butt and takes names, let's examine how your brand of expert momming would translate to the television screen. Do you consider yourself more nurturing like Carol Brady or more of a spitfire like Sophia Petrillo? No matter which one you are most like, we're sure there's a television mom doppelgänger of you in a series or a sitcom!

Throughout television history, actresses playing television moms have defied social norms by putting their own spin on being a mom. Sometimes comical and sometimes endearing, TV moms have brought a sense of realism to the most important role of all — mom! Whether you're a tough cookie like Caroline Ingalls or a wise-cracking comedian like Lucille Ball, your children are sure to see some of your traits echoing in characters they see on TV. 

Lock yourself in the bedroom and grab a cup of tea! Tell us how you react to your child's behavior, how you get everyone out the door in the morning and how you keep yourself sane. Then, leave the rest to us! We'll let you know which iconic television mom you're most like. Click away! 


What kind of car are you most likely to drive?
Sports car
Hearse
Minivan
Station wagon

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It's a rainy Sunday inside with the kids, what film do you watch?
Frozen Sing-A-Long
The Princess Bride
Erin Brockovich
Movie? Those kids are doing chores!

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Finally some alone time, what do you do to relax?
Settle in with a good book and hot tea
Hit up the gym for a yoga or kickboxing class
Shopping at the mall with your girlfriends
Get in some gardening, those rose bushes need some attention

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Pick the parenting quote that resonates with you most:
All love begins and ends with motherhood.
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
Sometimes I feel like throwing in the towel, but that would only make more laundry for me.
Mommy needs wine.

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If money wasn't an issue, would you rather work or stay home with the kiddos?
Work
Stay home
I don't want to work, but I also don't want to stay home with my kids...
Managing kids is my work — I need a break!

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Where do you keep all the artwork and projects your kids bring home?
They're framed and on the walls.
I cycle the recent ones on the fridge.
They end up in a carefully labeled box that I can give to them when they're older.
Do you know how many they bring home, I can't empty the trash fast enough.

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Choose a pet for your kids.
Dog
Cat
Tarantula
No pets allowed

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Kids should be ...
Seen and not heard
Encouraged to creatively express themselves
Loved but given limits
Allowed to make their own choices, good or bad

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Your kids have friends over, what kind of snacks do you provide?
Carrots and celery
Sushi
Homemade cakes
Nachos

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Pick a punishment:
Extra chores
No electronics
I don't believe in punishment
Make them play outside in the sunshine

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Pick a celebrity dad:
Brad Pitt
Neil Patrick Harris
Barack Obama
Will Smith

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Your daughter runs to you crying that her boyfriend just dumped her. You...
Comfort her with some homemade cookies and reassure her that there are other fish in the sea.
Let me just collect my gun and we'll be on our way...
Take her out on a girls day to forget about it, a little shopping does wonders!
Let her work out the issue on her own, that's how kids learn.

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What's your ideal family vacation?
Disneyland
Cabin by a lake
Anywhere in Europe
Who would want to take their kids on vacation?

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What did you do last Saturday night?
Date night with my man!
Had an early dinner with the kids and then a family movie.
Dropped the kids at Grandma's house and spent a quiet evening alone!
Oh, you know, just taxied the kids from one activity to another.

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Choose a catchphrase:
"Oh my..."
"As if!"
"Just no."
"Shake it off."

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What word best describes you?
Spunky
Unique
Multitasker
Mysterious

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How many kids do you have?
0-3
4-5
6+
Do pets count as well?

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What does your perfect partner need to be?
Understanding
Supportive
Funny
Good in bed

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What do you like most about your children?
They're well-adjusted.
They're eccentric.
They're playful.
They're cute.

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Which ethnic food does your family prefer?
Ethiopian
Moroccan
Italian
French

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On a scale of 1-4, with 4 being the most, how serious are you?
1
2
3
4

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What's your go-to snack for the kids?
Sandwiches
Celery and peanut butter
Cookies
Cheese and crackers

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Choose a bonding activity:
Taking a trip
Working out
Cooking
Sharing a bottle of wine

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Choose a Mother's Day gift:
Something DIY
Red wine
A day off
Chocolate

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When do you usually wake up?
5am
6am
7am
Other

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You Got: