Comments on: The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom – Is it reality?

By: Amy@UWM

Amy@UWM — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:04:18 +0000

Just watched it on TiVo. I also liked it alot more than I thought I would. A bit contrived, as you said (like that Dad really thought to have a picnic in his backyard!), but definitely moving. I cried the whole way through. Rather than fueling the mommy wars, I hope this show will help to highlight what an excruciating decision it is for us moms to choose to fulfill our dreams or to give up or defer those dreams for the sake of our families.

By: PunditMom

PunditMom — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:27:24 +0000

I saw a promo about it and I wondered about the premise, as well. It kind of suggests that if we want to do something other than drive to soccer practice, we need network TV to step in for us …???

By: Marcie

Marcie — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:09:06 +0000

From what you’ve said, I wonder if the mom of the week is always going to get, like you said, her dream job. What if they went to take her “to a spa” and then dropped her off for an eight-hour shift at Target?

By: selfmademom

selfmademom — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:18:40 +0000

I hear you, Caitlin. I will be interested to see how each mom and each episode play out. This one sort of seemed to be a dream come true, but Tracey alluded yesterday that some of the dads weren’t as receptive. I guess I’ll have to do a follow up post on that.

By: caitlin

caitlin — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:14:13 +0000

Hmmm . . .I am not so sure about this premise. But I am going to DVR it so I can check it out. Working vs. not working is such a sensitive topic that I am guessing that it is impossible for this show to not offend someone. And I would definitely consider giving up my SAHM gig if I could be a fashion designer!