The 31 Types of Moms Everyone Swears They'll Never Be

Beginning your motherhood journey can feel like entering scary and unknown territory. While you might not have all of the answers yet for the best way to be a parent, you definitely know the type of mom you don't want to be. Before you have kids, it's easy to snicker at the helicopter mom or recognize how unbelievably pushy another mama is being with her own child, and it's even easier to make yourself a promise to never act like that.

Whether you refuse to be anything like you "dear" mother-in-law or swear that you'll never become the stage mom, these are the types of moms that nobody wants to be and yet everyone has as a friend.

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The Judgmental Mom
Sony Pictures

The Judgmental Mom

When it comes to anything — from how someone disciplines to whether or not they work — this mom always has an opinion and isn't afraid to share it.

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The Completely Out-of-Touch Mom
ABC

The Completely Out-of-Touch Mom

As this mom aged, she might as well have taken up residency under a rock, because she clearly doesn't have the slightest idea about modern technology — terminology.

03
The One-Up Mom
E!

The One-Up Mom

She might not realize that she's a total braggart, but this mom turns every statement into a competition and can't help but mention how she or her kiddo did it better, first, or faster.

04
The Playground Police Mom
Quick Meme

The Playground Police Mom

This mom isn't just keeping her eyes glued to the kids to make sure her child doesn't get hurt — she's the first to get involved if another kiddo breaks the rules or to let the other moms know they shouldn't be on their phones.  

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The Gossiping Mom
Warner Bros.

The Gossiping Mom

Whether you avoid her at the grocery store because you know once she starts chatting it will be impossible to leave or you opt out of discussing problems with your kid because you know it will circulate through the PTA by the next day, you don't want to be like this chatty Kathy.

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The PTA-Crazed Mom
AMC

The PTA-Crazed Mom

This mom takes volunteering to the extreme, to the point that it becomes her sole focus and is no longer fun for the other moms working beside her.

07
The Been There, Done That Mom
ABC

The Been There, Done That Mom

This mom considers herself an experienced pro and isn't impressed by other moms' problems or her third child's latest scribbles.

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The Angry Mom
Lifetime

The Angry Mom

Nobody wants to be the mom who loses her cool in public and shouts at her kids in front of everyone — unless they really deserve it.

09
The Soccer Mom
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The Soccer Mom

This mom might not have always been into sports on driving a mini van, but somehow her weekends became dedicated to cheering for her children and organizing the best sideline snacks.

10
The Hot Mess Mom
OWN

The Hot Mess Mom

Everybody knows this mom, but not a single person wants to be her. Luckily, their are other mamas who feel bad and will pick up her kiddo when she totally forgets or remind her about the bake sale that she volunteered for.

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The Schedule-Obsessed Mom
Lionsgate

The Schedule-Obsessed Mom

This mom has every second of both her and her children's days scheduled out down to the second and is completely dependent on that insanely organized calendar.

12
Your Mom
Fox

Your Mom

You grew up your entire life thinking of the things you would do differently and promising yourself that you wouldn't inflict the same "suffering" on your kids.

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The Self-Involved Mom
E!

The Self-Involved Mom

This mom isn't just proud of her accomplishments (even if it's just making it home from her yoga class before it was time to get the kids up) — she's just as excited to share them with the world.

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The Lost-Identity Mom
HBO

The Lost-Identity Mom

This is the mom whose life revolves around her kids to the point that she struggles to hold a conversation without bring up her little one.

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The Stage Mom
Paramount Pictures

The Stage Mom

Excitedly attending every performance and concert is one thing, but interrupting every single practice with her cheers definitely makes the other parents cringe on the inside.

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The Pushy Mom
Lifetime

The Pushy Mom

It might feel like this mom is living on a different planet because she is completely unrealistic but still expects everyone to do exactly what she says.

17
The Clueless Mom
CBS

The Clueless Mom

This is the mom that tries but despite her effort doesn't have the slightest idea what's really going on with her kids.

18
The Cliquey Mom
What's Up Moms

The Cliquey Mom

Nobody wants to consider herself a mean girl, especially when you're a grown woman, but those high school cliques still exist once you become a mom.

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The Unreasonably Strict Mom
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The Unreasonably Strict Mom

Whether you grew up with superstrict parents or watched your friends lie and sneak out because their own parents had unreasonable rules, it's easy to say that you're going to be more lenient until your perfect kids become teens.

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The Helicopter Mom
ABC

The Helicopter Mom

There's never a question about where this mom is or what she's doing: no matter what, she's always found hovering over her child.

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The Embarrassing Mom
Paramount Pictures

The Embarrassing Mom

This mom swears that she's the cool mom, which makes it even more embarrassing for everyone else around her who knows the truth.

22
Your Mother-in-Law
The CW

Your Mother-in-Law

Even though she must have done something right, because she raised the person you decided to have kids with, the last thing you want to do is be anything like her.

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The Know-It-All Mom
Bravo

The Know-It-All Mom

While it's great that this mom is confident, it gets exhausting when she always has all of the answers.

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The Child-Obsessed Mom
20th Century Studios

The Child-Obsessed Mom

Every parent aspires to be the most loving mom or dad out there, but this mama becomes blind to anything that doesn't have to do with her perfect tot.

25
The Workaholic Mom
YouTube | Similac US

The Workaholic Mom

Many working parents aspire to set an example for their children about hard work and following their passions, but many promise themselves that they won't become so engrossed in their careers that they miss out on their kid's entire childhood.

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The Oversharing Mom
Channel 4

The Oversharing Mom

She's lost friends on both social media and in person because this mom just doesn't understand that TMI (all of the time!) isn't appealing — especially when it comes to her kids!

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The Oblivious Mom
Nickelodeon

The Oblivious Mom

It's obvious to everyone who knows her or her kids that this mom just couldn't be bothered and might be present but her focus is definitely elsewhere.

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The Uninvolved Mom
E!

The Uninvolved Mom

It would be one thing if this mom had just too much on her plate to help out with the bake sale or volunteer to be the class mom, but she just isn't interested and everyone (including her kids) can tell she isn't making an effort.

29
The Alcohol-Dependent Mom
Bravo

The Alcohol-Dependent Mom

While you still enjoy your cocktail or a glass of wine, this mom relies on her "mommy juice" just to make it through the day — every day.

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The Baby-Talk Mom
Capital Arts Entertainment

The Baby-Talk Mom

Everyone unintentionally adopts cutesy lingo and a differently pitched voice when cooing to his or her tot, but this mom doesn't switch back after she puts her little one down.

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The "It Wasn't Mine" Mom
Lifetime

The "It Wasn't Mine" Mom

Even if her child clearly tripped another kid and laughed, everyone else is wrong and her child is always right. End of story.