So what 'stereotypes' do I need to look for amongst the other parents at the school gates?

[Ceebee74]

Just wondering as I saw someone refer to a 'Queen Bee' on another thread and I thought ooh yes, I definitely know who that is at my DS's school'.

What others are there?

I am probably the 'harassed working mum'

We have a few of these (I'd probably be scruffy Mum ). There is also "always together couple" at my school. The dd never goes to parties, and they are without fail always together. It's really odd, if neither of you worked (I'm assuming) surely you would take it in turns to do the school run (they are also one of those religions that doesn't do Christmas).

bethjeff LOL!

Don't forget the "I've just tramped three miles over the fields to give Rover a jolly good walk and yes, my wellies are muddy" mums.

I'm Pregnant Mum

In my defense, my bump acts like a conversation opener, as in other mums will ask me "How is it going?" or "When are you due?". I wouldn't dream of forcing unsolicited information on them.

I think I will now turn into Paranoid Mum

I like "always together couple"

I'd add 'grandma-with-an-opinion-about-everything'.

belledamesansmerci

It wouldn't be so embarrassing if I didn't leave the house every day thinking that I look completely normal only to be in the queue at m&s or whatnot and realise that, out of everyone present, that I am the one who looks like they should be sectioned...

This is brilliant. So true. Mums that NEVER make eye contact. Mums always in a group. New age dads with kids in those bike trailer things. Supermarket (accidentally typed Spermarket)mums ready for work in Asda/Tescos.

I would hate love to know how I am pegged! Think I'm too average to be anywhere, although probably fall into older Mum.

We have 'Daily Mail-reading granny' and 'obviously Leftie dad'.
I dread to think what I am. I suspect 'nondescript grudging school gate attendee'

I am young mum, mum with 'older' child in a push chair, mum that can go from friendly smiling mum into shrieking banshee mum in a nano second....

bethjeff I'm liking you more and more...

I fear I may be late again mum.

Haha, UniS. I think I am scruffy, panting, worried about being late mum.

Anxious Mum who clearly has difficulties 'letting go' (follows child literally to the carpet for registration)

Dithering Mum similar to above but normally found outside the window peeping in once class is well under way

Comandeering Mum who demands attention from teacher at cost of everyone else who may need a quick word

I am a reluctant Packhorse

The "Katie Price has nothing on me" mum.

The Always Texting Mum

What about "Avon- lady Mum"- she's lovely, but most people try to avoid her at catalogue time!

We also have a "Footballer's Wife Mum"- super-long hair and legs, and a very flash car.

Mum you can't get away from, who tells you a lot of stuff you don't want to know.

The 'mum with a phone to her ear who isn't having a conversation but doesn't want to chat to anyone' mum. I like her though. I think she's got the right idea.

Scatters-other-people's-children cycling mum.

Trying-too-hard roller-blading dad

Very Earnest and Involved parent (often American)

Excessively laid-back (probably antipodean)

The "I don't trust the teachers" mum - always cornering people and offloading their conspiracy theories.

We have a few 'morning after the night before' mums who arrive at the school looking a bit worse for wear.

We have a trendy dad that wears moleskin trousers all the time, even when its hot, and also sunglasses even when its raining.