Title: Baby Mama

Date: 2008

Media type: Film

Category: Internal Dynamics of Families

Keywords: conflict management, work and family, financial management, parenting style, family demographics

Rating: PG-13

Audience(s): High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents, Couples

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Baby Mama follows Kate, a single driven career woman who wants to have a child but is unable. Kate hires Angie to carry her child, but their relationship is less than professional. Angie ends up moving in with Kate as she carries Kate’s child. The movie depicts the two learning prenatal care and how to prepare for a coming baby.

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: Kate and Angie both have different parenting styles throughout the film. Watch how their styles differ and try to observe why their styles may differ from one another.

Contributor: Krista Hamann