Pete and Sharon are AWESOME Parents! | The Ghost and Molly McGee

It used to be pretty uncommon to have strong parental characters in animated shows for kids, but DTVA has had a lot of really great ones recently!
In this video, I wanted to talk about Pete and Sharon from The Ghost and Molly McGee, and why they're awesome! Not just as parents, but as fleshed out, interesting characters!
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[@multiverse_media2023]

About time Disney is showing off some good parents. Camila and Eda, The Boonchuy’s, and now The McGee’s.

[@pufferfancyfish]

Not to mention gretel and Kevin’s parents from hamster and gretel (sorry forgot there names)

[@SilverScribe85]

What about the Possibles

[@SunnylandProds]

Dave and Carolina! Only problem with Dave is that he’s a landlord. 😂

[@andreagrubaugh9699]

Don't forget Bill and Nancy Green! Bill especially is a really great dad and a lovable character in his own right ^v^

[@SilverScribe85]

@@andreagrubaugh9699 I dunno...Bill's cowardice against Chip and his overall naivety towards believing EVERYTHING his mother told him proves to me he has some issues about him

[@shangc2781]

You know what I love? The fact the mom isn't a kill-joy be responsible stereotype that moms get relegated to in sitcoms.

[@SilverScribe85]

Like how Trudy Proud often is

[@skilledful]

Agreed

[@BeatrixRedina]

Me too. She and the rest of family knows Scratch, but her and Pete's way of parenting helped Molly be the wellspring of wholesomeness that she is.

[@mysticalkeyblade759]

I totally agree and what I love is what broke Pete out of his funk was when Darryl was teasing and tormenting Molly the same way his own siblings treated him

[@genemelendez368]

I always loved how this show just ripped the band-aid off in episode 1 and showed us that everyone in the family knows about Scratch. A lot of cartoons, especially in the 90s and 2000s kept this sort of thing secret from the parents, and it usually led the parents to being minor characters used for occasional jokes and that’s it

[@briibreadncheese]

I AGREE!! It opens more story possibilities and I’m glad they went in that direction! Molly and Scratch as a duo couldve gotten old for a while so it’s great seeing Scratch interact w the entire Mcgee family so we dont get tired of the main duo

[@wootmasterzorsx]

The McGee family are just such a wholesome, tight knit family unit where every relationship between any of them is just so heartwarming. Molly and her parents, Darryl and Molly, Pete and Sharon, Darryl and his parents, and even Scratch and the whole family. He’s Molly’s reality check, Darryl’s partner in crime, and has developed a familial bond to help Sharon as her muse or Pete when he’s got a broken arm. And as a tangent about Pete’s siblings- speaking from experience as someone who didn’t have the best relationship with his sister, one small step today can lead to a better relationship in the future. In general, I was a very sensitive kid and did NOT like how rowdy my family could get. Nowadays, though, things are good with me and my siblings and parents- I take the jokes in stride, joke back, and we have a good understanding of one another and my boundaries, too. So knowing what it’s like to be in Pete’s shoes, I feel like the relationship there can only improve after Twin Trouble. And one last thing- should we… address that Sharon definitely found the Mega City game after she suggested playing it in 100% Molly McGee? Or be concerned? I feel like the only safe place is Libby’s Zombie bunker from Sharon and Mega City.

[@DiamondDrizzle]

I definately think Pete and Sharon are good parents for Molly and Darryl, they're supportive and loving and I like that But fr tho, that kiss that Sharon gave Pete in Davenport's in Demise was definately my favorite moment between these two as well

[@TryTheRoachBurger]

Another thing I love in this show. Not many kids show the parents aren’t even main characters and are used to transport the character and teach lessons while in this show they use them as subplots to help expand there characters

[@SilverScribe85]

In a way, Pete's a bit like Lincoln Loud He comes from a big family of siblings, Pete may or may not be the middle child among them (just like Lincoln,) they each have names that are...kind of the same (except one has names that rhyme with "illy" and the other all have names that start with an "L" (except for Rita) and Lincoln is often underestimated by his siblings. The only difference HERE is it took up till their adult years for Billy and Jilly to acknowledge how successful Pete is, let alone admit their respect for him. Meanwhile, we've yet to see the Loud Sisters do either example with Lincoln

[@briibreadncheese]

I completely agree with the unearned apology at the end of Twin Trouble Pete’s trauma is so overlooked 😭 Like no wonder this man still has confidence issues- some weird apology can’t make up for all the YEARS of bullying I have a sorta theory maybe Pete’s distant from his family because his household was such a toxic environment for him and while he didn’t cut them off he did want to have some space. Sharon was probably a breath of fresh air for him- The way she was so protective of him when the twins arrive is just adorable 🥺 And she has every right too like I’d do anything for my man and would basically make a hit list of anyone who hurts him Their marriage is just so sweet and wholesome which is just really nice to see since my own parents aren’t as healthy (they’re still great but they have their problems) I need an episode of their perspective during A Very Hungry Ghost or a flashback episode on how they met

[@gracekim1998]

Maybe we’ll meet the twins again and the rest of his family 🤔 it would help with closure….also Pete needs therapy 😅

[@ShrimpSalad1]

I agree, that’s kinda the case for all Mcgees, since they all moved a lot. And Molly almost died like 12 times (i counted) Molly has a stable family but they obv have financial issues, and with moving around alot that’s gunna create phycological effects. Pete had problems w his siblings. Sharon has problems w her mom. And Molly and Darryl have great parents but with financial issues and moving around A TON, they’ve also under gone a lot of stress.

[@giannaangulo7006]

I agree that the apology with the twins wasn’t enough to make up for years of torment. I am glad that Pete stood up to them and tell them he didn’t like the way they pushed him around, but still. Sharon had every right to be protective of him and not be too fond of the twins coming for a visit. I hope that when the next time the twins appear, they make an effort in repairing their relationship with Pete and actually be nice to him. I also hope that they don’t be a bad influence on Darryl.

[@andreagrubaugh9699]

Also, quick comment on Pete's family: I hope that in a potential season 3, we get a sort of follow-up to Twin Troubles - either with Pete's family visiting the McGees or the McGees taking a trip to Boston. It'd be nice to see the twins actually follow through on being better siblings, maybe even becoming allies and extra support/back-up for Pete as he deals with his other not-so-great siblings. Given that we know quite a lot about Sharon's fam, it'd just be nice to get the same for Pete

[@LibbysCartoons]

I agree so much!! Sharon & Pete are great characters and parents, i wish they got talked about more!!

[@StareachValcin]

I honestly think that Pete and Sharon are great parents to Molly and Darryl, while also being a great married couple, and great individuals.

[@michaelmcjunkin1372]

I always love the McGee family and their interactions off one another ever since I watched the first couple episodes.

[@skilledful]

me too

[@Kayclau]

I used to look up to my parents back when I was a kid and I have an image of the kind of parent I want to be if I ever become one. Seeing parent characters that are complete people and not just the dumb parent trope is really uplifting. They love their kids they love their spouse, these aren't the kind of parents we saw on TV growing up and I'm happy for that. I don't know how kids today might interact with the cartoons they watch, but I hope those who need it can find refuge on all these great parent characters the same way I did the few good surrogate parent the toons I watched had when I needed it. I'm really struggling to think in any good parent character from my childhood that isn't Iroh and Splinter.

[@sasamichan]

I would like to see you go over more animated show parents. Best, Worst, every thing in-between and best shows for showing good lessons for parents.

[@IlikemyteahowIlikemycake]

Pete and Sharon are my favorite cartoon parents. They have interesting and developed characters, and are just overall great to watch. Also, I want to add that I really like your videos and I never get bored watching them at all!

[@meepypengu]

Guys wake up the new Sunny video dropped

[@sparxstreak02]

10:50 While lots of kids will inevitably get into shenanigans, there IS a limit as to how far it should go (such as not going so far as to get suspended, or worse expelled)

[@dragonairice3375]

Honestly some of the best Disney parents I’ve seen in a while

[@knarrow0222]

7:47 THANK YOU!!! I am not a fan of the complaints that Andrea was getting during season 2 and just don't get it. Andrea has shown more character growth that a lot of people seem to overlook and that that's more important IMO. I aadly don't haveuch to say about the video since while I do like Pete and Sharon I just like other characters like Molly and Libby and Scratch more.

[@sparxstreak02]

7:57 For some people to feel closure for how they’ve been wronged, a verbal apology can often be needed (depending on the situation), but I’m in full agreement of improved actions being able to speak just as loudly.

[@SunnylandProds]

Yeah, I’ve discussed the Andrea issue before. I think Andrea apologizing to Libby could still be a good thing, but I think her helping save Molly and her family absolutely meant the world to Libby. And then her actions at the sleepover where Libby got her first period just cemented their newfound friendship.

[@sparxstreak02]

@@SunnylandProds yeah, I do like seeing characters show their growth & improvements. I just hate it when characters have done wrong & you don’t hear them apologise when it’s clearly needed. Characters like Rayla from ‘The Dragon Prince’ are especially aggravating in this case. And even with characters who have apologised in the past but without fully understanding one another (such as with the pairing ship of Catra & Adora from SPOP) sometimes another apology is needed once you reach that understanding with each other (which Catradora didn’t get unfortunately). And hearing the apology said aloud by a character is gratifying not just for the character but also the audience.

[@TARRPF]

You forgot an important thing in this video: never tell Sharon to go cook.

[@SunnylandProds]

YES. She will cook sometimes of her own accord, but never ask her to do it.

[@icecreamhero2375]

Sharon is one of my favorite characters. Here Molly and Daryl. I like her competitiveness. And her rage sometimes.

[@andreagrubaugh9699]

EEEEEE THIS VID MAKES ME SO HAPPY!! ^v^ Next to Bill Green and Bob & Linda Belcher, Pete & Sharon are my fave animated parents as well as one of my fave animated couples, as their romance and dynamic is just super sweet and they're just as enjoyable to watch as the Jeoffs, another great couple from this show. They're just SO GOOD and I love that TGaMM makes them such enjoyable and lovable characters. (also LOL at that iCarly reference, I can't believe I missed that similarity between Sharon and Spencer, haha)

[@pufferfancyfish]

What is it with Disney television and having way more living and good parents than the movies also side note the mcgee parents weirdly remind me of the phineas and ferb parents and I always loved them especially there dad he had the best line in “act your age”

[@SunnylandProds]

Yeah, I love Linda and Lawrence! There’s one line in particular Swampy mentioned on the podcast episode where we were talking about ‘Dude, We’re Getting the Band Back Together’ that I really love. In the monster truck episode, Lawrence has just started talking on the phone with Linda to ask her about the monster truck, and Richard O’Brien totally just ad-libbed “Hey honey! -Oh, yes, yes, oh gosh, I love you too, darling.” and it’s little moments like that that just make that relationship feel so real!

[@pufferfancyfish]

@@SunnylandProds or the post credits scene of the time travel episode in season 1 where he’s rewinding the tape recorder I felt that in my soul I do that sort of thing all the time

[@loudkinglover2203]

It’s like when comes to good parents of the animated canon, you either get two outcomes. Best case scenario you get separated from your child (Ms. Jumbo) Worst case scenario YOU GET THE AXE (Mufasa)

[@SunnylandProds]

@@loudkinglover2203 That seems to be less of a thing now though

[@chloejoyhenry3137]

@@SunnylandProds the second one?

[@Sonicthehedgehog7]

Yessss a video of my favorite couple

[@SharkBerry]

Season 2 isn’t on Disney plus in Aus yet, I cant wait for it to be! You introduced me to this show and I absolutely adore it!

[@SunnylandProds]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@kevininspire]

Loved the video keep up the great work.

[@gracekim1998]

I do apologise for taking so long to try your videoes, it’s really cool 😊

[@gracekim1998]

And I just realised the canvas has Sharon’s voice 😳

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

What if there was an episode where Darryl got into a fight at school, and because of his record of getting in trouble, he gets expelled? Darryl is sent to an alternative school in Boston for troubled kids, and Darryl is sent to live with Pete's twin siblings? They try to help Darryl not go down a bad in life by helping Darryl find a constructive hobby he is truly passionate about

[@SunnylandProds]

I could see them doing a family reunion episode where the McGees go to Boston, but there’s no way in hell Pete and Sharon would separate Molly and Darryl. That would be absolutely devastating for both of them, and sending him to live in Boston would almost certainly make things worse. If he actually did something bad enough to get him expelled, they’d likely opt to have him do virtual school and try to find something else to help him. I could see him getting sent to a summer camp, but Pete and Sharon would never send him to boarding school.

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

@@SunnylandProds That's fair, but I would still like an episode where Darryl gets a wake up call about his behavior potentially leading him down a bad path in life

[@Flowermations]

Pete McGee is basically like Disney´s Emmet Brickowski.

[@kiddygoat]

FIRST :D I’m always so exited when u post new videos :3

[@LauretteLindberg]

I love how Sharon and Pete broke the cliche of "kids keeping big secrets from their parents" and "being neglectful" and all that. They have a few flaws, but in a mundane good way, Such as When they first met Scratch, they didn't trust him, even though their daughter had befriended him, It took some convincing from both Molly and Grandma Nin to stay in their new home, despite having a ghost in it. That's what makes them one of the most realistically best parents in all of cartoons.

[@oggyproductions98]

5:29 Scratch spits all over their face lol.

[@josephnajera79]

They're definitely better than Rita and Lynn Loud Sr.

[@Ace-oy3zz]

Well yeah

[@Tomy8853]

@@Ace-oy3zz Pete looks a little alike like Lynn Sr

[@josephnajera79]

@@Tomy8853 Don't insult him like that

[@kileyawesome1608]

As someone who loves The Loud House and has seen every episode I can confirm that Sharon and Pete are WAY better parents.

[@josephnajera79]

@@kileyawesome1608 I'm sorry that you still watch the Loud House

[@AdrianCorpus-f8p]

Super cool.🎉

[@Chairman.Scratch]

AWWWWWW

[@theBigA1992]

You forgot to mention that Pete has shown to be a total coward. By that in “Cursed”, on the day the rest of McGees first Scratch, Pete was the first leave the house, leaving Sharron and Darryl completely behind. That shows that Pete is such a craven, he is willing to abandon his entire family in the face of danger.

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

Tbf he was panicking and immediately changed his mind and came back to get him. Sometimes things slip out, especially when your terrified.

[@SunnylandProds]

Yeah, I can’t hold that against him

[@ryandujumbomammutuseafrica9674]

Pete and Sharon are WAY better parents than Lynn Sr and Rita!

[@luanloud9454]

Oh, and talking about that, Pete looks like Lynn Sr.

[@zacharyk.2766]

They're like the anti-versions of Oscar & Trudy Proud! 😃💖😁

[@peacemaker2057]

While I can definitely agree that Molly's parents have good aspects and deeply care and show love/affection to their children, I dont think they're as good parents as they should be. For example, in mommas gotta hustle, Scratch shows Sharon a restaurant that needs hiring but Sharon doesn't listen because she "doesn't WANT to work there". Mind you, the mcgees really needed more money asap! Also, Pete literally got his whole family homeless for choosing to fix the roof himself, instead of paying a hundred dollars for help. Plus Pete always gets himself in danger with his clumsiness, which is prolly why Molly is similar to her dad that way. Pete and Sharon are both very inmature for their age, not always show responsibility for their actions or face consequences. They rarely discipline or ground Molly or Daryll when they make trouble, or if they do, it's not very often. They also put 13 year old Molly, the oldest child, in situations when she has to emotionally care for her entire family and be the diplomat. I'm not villianizing Sharon and Pete, they are very loving caring parents. I just don't think they're very mature or responsible parents.

[@SunnylandProds]

Oh, they absolutely make mistakes and are not perfect, but that honestly just makes me love them even more. I think having her refuse to work at a restaurant was A) a really funny joke, and B) because they thought gig economy would be more interesting and fun to portray. There was actually gonna be an episode in Season 3 where Sam retires, and Nin buys the diner and reopens her Thai restaurant, at which point Sharon has to find the love in cooking.

[@greenightponydragon5127]

I love the show. But not gonna lie Molly mom scares me when she loses it especially in that board game stuff I swear nearly peed my pants

[@TryTheRoachBurger]

7:42 I really hate twin trouble lol it feels like a really bad ep and the worst of the show. It’s like a 3/10 while the others are 7-9/10

[@SunnylandProds]

I think the part where he stands up for himself because of how Billy and Jilly are affecting Darryl is really good, but like I said, I think the apology doesn’t really make up for years of abuse. That said, if Billy and Jilly are shown to have actually grown as people if/when they show up again, then I think the episode is a lot better. But I still think The Internship is my least favorite episode.

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

​Mines A Very Hungry Ghost, Citizen Mcgee, and Twin Trouble. Why do you dislike The Internship?@@SunnylandProds

[@gracekim1998]

Yay😊

[@adriancorpusavila1543]

Cool for COOL.🎉

[@christopherdempsey3878]

That thumbnail is a little sus in my opinion.

[@mr.punkie5872]

PLEASE Disney renew this SHOW😓😓😓😓