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The nine types of parents you see at the school gate as term begins – but are you the dad everyone fancies?
A MUM has comically dressed up as the nine types of parents you see at the school gate, but which one are you?
Fitness influencer Amy-Jo Simpson, revealed the top stereotypes, to tie in with pupils heading back to school this week.
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On her @ account, she wrote: “Schools are back and so are the parents! It was time to re-update this one!
“Different types of school gate mums and dads.
“Did you spot yourself or someone you know?”
First on the list is the “PTA mum” who rarely is seen without a clipboard, and Amy-Jo donned a long dress and glasses to depict her.
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Next up is the “dad everyone fancies” and she swaggered in the video wearing a cap, sun glasses, jeans and a checked shirt as she acted him out.
The next mum you see is the “activewear mum” who will typically be seen wearing leggings and a gym top at the school gates.
You may then spot the “confused dad”, according to Amy-Jo, and she said he will often be seen looking scruffy and will have no idea where his kids should go or what to do.
The “drive by mum” is the next person you may spot, and this last-minute parent may be still weaning pjs or a onesie and slippers for the school run.
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She’ll also be running late and will quickly turf her kids out of the car so they make it on time.
Amy-Jo then looked stylish in a crop top and trousers as she acted out the “influencer mum” who could be snapping content for her social media channels.
The next mum on the list is the “gossip mum”, who will know all insider information at the school gates.
And one sheepish mum you may spot is the “nervous mum”, who won’t be fully confident dropping her kids off.
Another comical parent at the school gate is the “dad who wears shorts all year long”.
Her video has racked up thousands of likes, and people were quick to chime in with their views.
One woman wrote: “I wish I was the fitness mum but I’m the minimal effort and don’t talk to me mum.”
Meanwhile, one dad added: “I feel seen!!! (Wearing shorts all year around).”
A third commented: “Dead on! You need your own show.”
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