It's hard to admit, but most of the time parents don't know what they are doing, they just wing it. Sure, there are parenting books and seminars available but who has time to read or go out when you have a little one crying for you all the time.
Stay at home moms tend to watch more tv, because what else can you do while your little one is playing. This is the part where animation tv series comes in. They make you laugh, think about life and even teaches you some lessons.
Like Bob's Burgers that teaches parents how to react in certain scenarios. Let's just say they nailed the act of parenting and definitely sets an example for parents.