Chase/Lane Episodes 311 & 312
Straight Mom trades with lesbian Mom but that is just the first hurdle.
The obvious conflict is swapping a straight Mom with a Lesbian Mom. Julie is portrayed as a loud, opinionated, prejudice woman content to live sheltered from anything or anyone that defies her ideals. Her new partner, Pepper, lesbian Mom living in an accepting community, appears to be the Saint.
A closer look into the storyline of these two women reveals a somewhat obscure juxtaposition to the obvious conflict. Julie, open about her ideals, never attempts to alter Pepper's opinions and yet Pepper not only informs Julie she is wrong in her opinions, she also delivers arguments to sway Julie to her way of thinking. (This is a personal observation. I in no way condone Julie's way of thinking)
On the other front, Judy is accepted by the Chase family. Charlie gets some pointers from Judy on self-esteem issues for the girls. As is common on Trading Spouses, the drama occurs primarily in one household, this time at the home of Pepper and Judy.
I enjoyed this family swap. It was just a matter of time for FOX to venture into a same sex partnership. I was pleased the majority of issues did not revolve around sexual preferences however as always, disappointed in the heavy editing turning our Mom's into characters created to garner ratings.
Links:
Part One - FOX Recap
Part Two - FOX Recap
Chase Family Bio - FOX
Lane Bio - FOX
The obvious conflict is swapping a straight Mom with a Lesbian Mom. Julie is portrayed as a loud, opinionated, prejudice woman content to live sheltered from anything or anyone that defies her ideals. Her new partner, Pepper, lesbian Mom living in an accepting community, appears to be the Saint.
A closer look into the storyline of these two women reveals a somewhat obscure juxtaposition to the obvious conflict. Julie, open about her ideals, never attempts to alter Pepper's opinions and yet Pepper not only informs Julie she is wrong in her opinions, she also delivers arguments to sway Julie to her way of thinking. (This is a personal observation. I in no way condone Julie's way of thinking)
On the other front, Judy is accepted by the Chase family. Charlie gets some pointers from Judy on self-esteem issues for the girls. As is common on Trading Spouses, the drama occurs primarily in one household, this time at the home of Pepper and Judy.
I enjoyed this family swap. It was just a matter of time for FOX to venture into a same sex partnership. I was pleased the majority of issues did not revolve around sexual preferences however as always, disappointed in the heavy editing turning our Mom's into characters created to garner ratings.
Links:
Part One - FOX Recap
Part Two - FOX Recap
Chase Family Bio - FOX
Lane Bio - FOX
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