| rdfs:comment | - In an Ensembles show, especially of the fighting kind, there needs to be someone to hold this Ragtag Bunch of Misfits together before they kill each other or wander off into the woods like so many Player Characters. Almost always a female, Team Mom basically acts as the mother figure for everyone else in the group, regardless of age or family relations. That said, the Overprotective Dad or older brother can qualify for Team Mom, and the same goes for a Cool Big Sis who grows Older and Wiser. In many cases, she actually is a mother or older sister to at least one other character.
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| abstract | - In an Ensembles show, especially of the fighting kind, there needs to be someone to hold this Ragtag Bunch of Misfits together before they kill each other or wander off into the woods like so many Player Characters. Almost always a female, Team Mom basically acts as the mother figure for everyone else in the group, regardless of age or family relations. That said, the Overprotective Dad or older brother can qualify for Team Mom, and the same goes for a Cool Big Sis who grows Older and Wiser. In many cases, she actually is a mother or older sister to at least one other character. Not always the leader in action or adventure, but the leader the team needs in everyday life and practical matters. Quells fights, makes sure everyone cleans behind their ears and eats their greens. Can be pretty bossy. Usually, they're Gentle Giant, cute, kind, and capable of stern mothering (or papaing, even). Often enough, she's The Medic or The Heart. May be a Nice Girl, White Magician Girl, or The Messiah. If she's a more physical fighter, expect her to be a Black Magician Girl or a Lady of War (and maybe an Action Mom, if she's got her own kids aside of the group members). They are by definition never the loner, and will in fact tend to be the one who pulls them into the cast's orbit as a Sixth Ranger. If anyone can break through and bring about a Heel Face Turn or Cooldown Hug, it's the Team Mom. While they tend to be less combat capable than their teammates, Beware the Nice Ones most definitely applies, if any of her surrogate children or siblings are threatened, she can snap into angry Mama Bear mode and kick ass. Their absence (be it emotional or physical) will most certainly put the team on edge as their ability to function as, well, a team, comes into jeopardy. Thus these instances serve as a reminder of her value when the team grows complacent. And by the way? Villains should NOT threaten or harm her. Ever. Her family will not be pleased. The Team Mom is frequently shipped with the Team Dad, for obvious reasons. See also the aforementioned Team Dad. If these two frequently work together, they serve as the Designated Parents. Her High School counterpart is the Cute Sports Club Manager. Subtrope of The Face. Compare and contrast Cool Big Sis, Morality Pet. See also Only Sane Man, Only Sane Employee, Harem Nanny, Promotion to Parent and Apron Matron. May be the person holding the Morality Chain. Examples of Team Mom include:
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