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New Kids (and Parents) on the Block
My oldest daughter started kindergarten on Monday. She marched through the school doors, weighed down by her pink backpack, ready to take on the world.
In many ways, parents of kindergarteners have as much, if not more, to learn than their children. I’ve witnessed an array of parent types this week:
Overprotective Parent: Their goodbyes run into overtime and they are often asked to leave the building, just as they are plotting ways to spy on their child through the classroom window.
Project Management Parent: Equipped with enough nervous energy to map out every detail of their child’s back to school experience, they plan out their child’s lunches and wardrobe on Excel spreadsheets.
Environmentally Conscious Parent: While you worry about petty things like the shortage of khaki jumpers in your daughter’s size, they ponder such lofty things as whether or not the school cafeteria should enter into a co-op program with local farmers.
Family Historian Parent: This mom or dad snaps photo after digital photo of their child, typically holding a handmade sign for posterity, and shoots enough video for a documentary.
Is She a Porn Star or Isn’t She Mama: This suburban housewife’s high heels, short skirts, and Bratz makeup make you question whether or not she does a little work on the side.
Rah Rah Rah PTO Parent: Future volunteer parent of the year material, with enough enthusiasm to fundraise like a Trump.
Somebody Needs a Time Out Parent: Lacking in anger management, this mom or dad is always irate at the school administration over something.
All kidding aside, most parents have the same well intended concern over the well-being of their child. It’s our job to guide them and reassure them, even if we leave our video camera at home or don’t sell enough band booster tickets to meet quota.
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By Haute Mama Robin
August 15, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this
I’m ashamed to say that I’m a blend of several of these. But instead of the “is she a porn star or isn’t she” mom, I’m the “why is she always wearing black” mom.
By Richie Ann
August 15, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this
I think you forgot the “They Grow Up So Fast” parent, the one who’s crying her eyes out but trying to hide it from the kid. Kindergarten…I think I’ll have to take the day off because it sounds really stressfull!
By Jamie
August 15, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this
Richie Ann:
I really thought I would be the mom to sit and cry in her car that first day (I nearly cried at new parent orientation when the teacher read a poem.) But Miss C was soooo excited about kindergarten I just couldn’t do it.
Of course I cried the night before her 5th birthday while I looked through her baby pictures. :)
By Holly Schwendiman
August 15, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this
That’s too funny and too true. The one that had the most impact on me this year was baracuda mom - the mom who prounces very loudly how gifted her child is and pushes her way into everything!
Hugs, Holly
By Liza
August 16, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this
OK, I’m a Rah Rah PTO who does not have time to actually volunteer ;)