MistyMountainHop

Once everyone sees / hears Donna and Jackie entering the basement while laughing together, a big, "Awww!" would erupt from Eric, Fez, Kelso, and even Hyde (in his mind ironically or sarcastically but, in fact, authentically). Donna might be the one to say, "Shut up."

stlavin95

Think so too

MistyMountainHop

People believe in Donna and Jackie's friendship! It won't die!

rishik5

So, Lisa, tell me. When both of them have kids, do you think they will rely on advices from each other?
Probably if Jackie and Hyde will have their kid first, Jackie will give parenting tips left and right without Donna actually asking?

Donna K.

MistyMountainHop

Well ... *cracks creative knuckles*

Yes.

I do think Donna and Jackie would go to each other to complain about or discuss worries (and joys) they have about being parents. Just like they do on the show about their romantic relationships. Their parenting styles would be completely different. Donna might, at first, try to be one of those no-sugar, no-TV parents (which Eric and the kid would totally derail ).

Jackie would tell Donna to ease up, that her kids won't become a psychopathic criminals if they eat some sugar or watch TV. They didn't turn out that way.

Jackie: And we did a lot more than eat sugar when we were teens ...

Donna:

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Jackie, though, would need help with setting boundaries on her kids. Not going overboard like Red but a balanced approach. Donna, who grew up without parental boundaries, is determined to make sure her kids feel safe in the world (and having boundaries is part of that safety).

Hyde and Donna might discuss this more than Jackie and Donna, however. They both grew up in chaotic households (Hyde's was, of course, on a different level of chaos). Donna would have to learn to compromise with Eric, who grew up with what he feels were too many boundaries and rules, thanks to Red. Hyde and Jackie would need to make sure their kids aren't deprived (and don't feel deprived) while also learning the value of money and that love > material goods.

Al these things would be discussed between Donna and Jackie (and Hyde and Eric and different combinations).

Donna K.

MistyMountainHop

There's no reason they wouldn't reach out to each other once they have kids the same way they did when they navigated their romantic relationships as teens (as long as their friendship remains strong / close).

Donna K.

MistyMountainHop

Maybe far in the future, they'll end up living in the same gated community.

Donna K.

MistyMountainHop

He would hate it.

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What if Jackie and Donna never became friends but Donna remained antagonistic toward her? (Which, of course, would cause Jackie to be antagonistic in response.)

Donna K.

MistyMountainHop

It would be terrible for everyone. Especially Jackie, I think.

Donna K.