* Snow White
In this classic fairy tale, Snow White's stepmother, the Evil Queen, is so jealous of Snow White's beauty that she tries to kill her.
* Cinderella
Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters are cruel to her and treat her like a servant.
* Hansel and Gretel
In this story, the children's mother abandons them in the forest.
* The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid's mother is willing to sacrifice her daughter's happiness in order to make a deal with the sea witch.
These are just a few examples of the many fairy tales that feature bad mothers. These tales often reflect the harsh reality that many children have faced throughout history.