The Different Types Of Parents At The School Gate

The school gate is basically its own little ecosystem. Every morning, you’ll find the same characters.

The One Who Arrives Way Too Early

School starts at 8am. They’ve been parked outside since 7:20.

The Last-Minute Parent

Flying out of the car with bags, lunchboxes and one child still putting their shoes on.

The “Did You Take Everything?” Parent

“Lunch? Water? Homework? PE kit? Jacket?” The checklist never ends.

The Parent Who Knows Everyone

Five-minute drop-off somehow turns into a 25-minute catch-up with half the school.

The Emotional One

Especially on the first day. The child is completely fine. The parent? Not so much.

The Drive-Through Specialist

Door opens. Child gets out. Door closes. Gone in eight seconds.

The One Still Giving Instructions Through The Gate

“Eat your lunch!”

“Listen to your teacher!”

“Don’t lose your bottle!”

The child is already 30 metres away.

The Parent Already Counting Down To Pick-Up

Drop-off has barely happened and they’re already thinking about doing the whole thing again in a few hours.

Which school-gate parent are you?

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