So I was recently on Facebook when I noticed a link posted by a friend about the different types of playground moms and I got a kick out of it. I’m a people watcher so when I go to the playground I’m constantly watching the other parents or caregivers around me and I have to say I’ve come up with some of my own playground stereotype’s.
The I Don’t Care Mom – I don’t care mom…Well her kids are the ones climbing up the slide..you know the enclosed ones? Except they aren’t inside of the slide they are on the outside of the tube thing and you’re just sitting, watching and waiting for them to fall and break their neck. You don’t say anything to their mother though because well she just does not care and will just go back to not caring while her kids raise hell.
Trash Talking Mom – I swear there has been a trash talking mom at every playground I’ve ever been to. Trash talking mom is generally loud…very loud and she loves to hear herself talk. Trash talking mom swears like a sailor, probably burps and loves to yell at her kids. She probably has no real parenting skills either and prefers to threaten them with a “whipping” or a “beating” if they don’t “act right.”
PDA Mom – Ahhh PDA mom….shes the one who’s in her car with her latest boyfriend while her kids are on the playground playing. That or shes trying to make it to third base on the picnic tables. PDA mom is the reason you have to tell your kids about the birds and bees early in life. She has no modesty and could care less that little eyes are watching.
Denial Mom- Denial mom who may even be worse then “I don’t care mom” because shes fully aware of what her kids are doing but is completely in denial about it. Denial mom can watch her kid bite or hit another kid in the face and then proceed to say that the kid bit themselves in the face. Her kids can do no wrong so don’t even bother arguing with her because you’re not going to get anywhere with her…just walk away….fast!
Let me tell you how to raise your kids mom – Let me tell you how to raise your kids mom…well she’s a real pain in the ass. Shes the one who’s probably giving you dirty looks every five seconds cause your son or daughter is picking their nose or god forbid having fun. Shes the one who tells you that your kid shouldn’t be on the playground with a cast on their foot or a band aid on their finger. She’s a know it all and she knows whats best for everyone including your children.
Cell Phone Mom – Cell Phone mom has to be my least favorite, she really gets under my skin. She never looks up shes either too busy typing away on her phone or its glued to her ear. It never leaves those spots the entire time shes at the playground not even to tell her kids its time to leave.
I’m Hot Mom – I’m hot mom likes her fashion magazines, shes in shape and carries a designer purse. She wears high heels that make your feet hurt just looking at them and pants that you only wish you could afford oh and that shirt if only us other moms could pull it off.
Shadow Mom – Well shes a shadow of her children. She follows them everywhere they go never allowing them a moment to breathe on their own. God forbid an eight year old climbs up four steps without her holding their hand.
The Normal Mom – Every now and then a mom comes along who is actually normal. She seems to have a good relationship with her kids, shes not over bearing and shes interesting to talk to.
None of these were meant to be offensive and I have met some awesome people at the playground and some crazy people too!
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