I watched the documentary yes I will own up to it. But clearly all of these women live in a lala land. Seriously if you are more concerned with what society thinks about you being a mother, really your not a good mother. A lady said that she was glad to get the praise she deserved for being a good wife and mother. Hmm that kind of disturbed me. Yes it's nice when others recognize you as being a good wife and mother but that's when credit is due. Someone see's you doing a great job handling a situation in public one might approach you and say wow your a really good mom, ect. with the different situations. Again with being a good wife. I never heard of such a crap load of being a christian, being married, not a homosexual. A mother is a mother no matter what her belief system is. All I can say is it's a load of B-S when you have to depend on another to watch your child/ children to go accept an award. LOL I say watch the documentary as it is a good one showing ignorance towards air headed mothers who think someone owes them for their time of being a mom and wife.

I'm no longer a young mother. All 3 have flown the nest. 2 came back; 1 left in the nest. My husband and I raised them all to be critical thinkers. We are atheists, but we taught them all religions and gave them the ability to chart their own course. As a result, we have an atheist, a Christian and one who is still searching for her truth. I am validated by the fact that my kids are thinkers; that they are honorable people because they CHOOSE to be. We had a part in that and I am so proud of my kids. I left a high-profile career to stay home and, for me, it was worth it. Now I have grandchildren who are raised as critical thinkers. They are quite capable, given the proper resources, of making great change. YES! We are a success! A trophy isn't the point, yet these young mothers all chomped to be "pageant best". Really? It seems important when you are in the thick of it, but I wonder what became of all their kids? Where's THAT documentary? "Mother of the Year; the later years." C'mon HULU, make it!!!

it was definitely bias. The whole idea is just another part of trying to live up to the stereotypical American ideal, even though we continue to be one of the most depressed countries of industrialized countries because of the American ideal we try to live up to. I'm a single mom and my son is great!! I don't need recognition from my local church (which I'm not apart of) to nominate me, as long as my son keeps excelling in school and continues to be a polite little man who loves and respects me. .. The fact that some of these women say that they feel their life is fulfilled being nominated 'if I died tomorrow'.. I don't know isn't the recognition from your family enough to fulfill you or is that just what motivates you to be a good mom.. The recognition? I don't know.. Thought it'd be a little less stereotypical, but to each their own :)

Yes, lesbians, atheists, and unmarried women are not allowed in the competition. A lot of people keep commenting about that. Look, I'm a single mom and, thus, would not be qualified. So what. I'm not offended in the least bit. It's a private organization with a right to design its own qualifications.That being said, this is a very good documentary. The filmmakers make no judgments about the competition or contestants, and allow the women to tell their own stories. Your feelings -- and theirs -- on what is an ideal mom is not the point. This is about women looking for affirmation that they've made the right choices in life. Any woman can empathize with that. And they're an interesting mix -- some seem to present their best selfs at all times (which can be a bit jarring, though they mean well), while others are quite candid about their doubts as mothers and forthcoming about their checkered pasts. You also learn some interesting tidbits, such as the fact that Hillary Clinton was in the contest years back. Who would've guessed?

My opinion may be slightly biased though. The only thing that I have an issue with is that they spelled my name wrong at the end. it's Abagail not Abigail. Yes I am Tonia's daughter in this film. I thought it was a good thing to showcase mothers. Do I agree with some of you about the gays and such yes I do.