Parenthood (1989)
7/10
The many facets of being a parent
19 March 2022
A film about raising children, and not necessarily your own! A look at the hardest job that gets no bonus cheque, no paid vacation, and once you are in it, you'll be one till death: Parenting! It's harder than adolescence!

From the act of making a baby, having one, raising him or her, getting through the teenage years, through to becoming a grandparent, whether you want to or not, all sides of parenting are covered. And it is not pretty! Funny, sometimes, but it's no easy job.

Young parents with babies compared with middle-aged ones with teens versus grandparents trying to lend a hand without getting too involved: all views get a glimpse.

Through the comedy of errors that is learning-on-the-go, as a parent myself I can attest, there is no manual of perfect parenting! As each child is an individual with unique needs and personalities, parenting is more a guessing game than an exact science!

Steve Martin leads the cast of parents in all stages of despair demonstrating that it's sometimes harder being the parent your child needs, but that the love a parent has for their child is infinite and abundant...most of the time.

A surprising cast telling a much-needed perspective about the many shapes a family can take.
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