The term "soccer mom" has become so ubiquitous in North American culture that it's become a cliche. There are a lot of moms who are afraid of buying certain types of vehicles or of listening to team building music or volunteering with their children's after school activities for fear of being labeled a soccer mom. The best preventative medicine is knowledge, so this article should make it clear what exactly you have to do before you would officially become a soccer mom.
Home
One of the defining features of the soccer mom is that her home is in the suburbs. All of the neighborhoods in the Greater Toronto Area which feature cookie cutter Vaughan homes in a subdivision setting are breeding grounds for soccer moms. The home is usually of the style known as McMansion, which is roughly defined as modern and nearly identical to the houses surrounding it. McMansions typically sport 3+ bedrooms, open concept living spaces, sodded landscaped lawns, and garages.
Vehicle
Another key identifying feature that sets the soccer mom apart from other types of mom is the vehicle she drives. While the husbands (who are usually Richmond Hill eye doctors or another type of professional) drive trendy sedans, the second vehicle driven by the soccer mom will be a mini van or an SUV - something that can easily fit the couple's several children and all the gear they need for their after school activities.
Schedule
The most important feature of a soccer mom, however, is her schedule and the schedules of her children. Soccer moms are exclusively stay-at-home moms, and as such have made it their mission to micromanage their children's lives. Even if the drive from the family Lake Scugog real estate is long, the soccer mom will have her kids in several art, music, and sports lessons or leagues each and she drives them to every event. Soccer is a popular sport for kids, hence the name "soccer mom."
Clothing
A subsidiary feature of the soccer mom is her conservative way of dressing. Khaki, beige, and muted colors are popular in the soccer mom wardrobe, whether she's arranging an Oakville tent rental or watching a soccer game. She rarely wears jeans or sneakers, instead choosing chinos, slacks, and sensible flats whenever possible. She prefers polos and button ups from bland American retailers like The Gap and Banana Republic to t-shirts or sweat shirts, and often dresses her children the same way.
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