Ainsley Kirkland is a motherly but ambitious woman who believes in proper behavior. Nadine has always been a dissapointment to her mother - she is more interested in partying then settling down or getting ahead, but Nadine's two children, energetic Elaine & inquisitive Dawson are the light of Ainsley's retirement & all her hopes rest in raising them right. Ainsley essentially raises them, while Nadine pursues....other interests. #usparenthood