The "auntie" mom is a rare breed: the modern, contemporary woman with a ‘devil may care’ attitude that turns into a conservative, cautious, superstitious bundle of nerves once baby arrives.

The "auntie" mom displays the following:

A deep understanding of baby-related superstitions, and a fierce desire to abide by all of them

Develops an internal scheduling system that reminds everyone at home what needs to be done and when. Some may call this nagging, but it is just an example of the "auntie" mom at the top of her game. Teaches everyone else everything; how to put on a diaper, how to mix hot and cold water, how to carry their baby, etc. Because everyone else is wrong and she is right.

A frequent use of the word "choy" in daily conversation, because anything that suggests a remotely negative occurrence is bad luck and will likely end in disaster.

Similar to home-maker mom, has a detailed understanding of supermarkets and what they offer. However, they differ in that "auntie" mom knows exactly when sales are taking place, which outlet offers each item at the lowest price, and when her coupons expire. She has many, many coupons.

There are many other types of mothers out there, but these are the ones that stand out by virtue of presence. Do you know any other types of mothers that we could include on this list? Share them with us!

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5 types of Singaporean mothers

5 types of Singaporean mothers

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