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50 Times Parents Acted So Wholesome They Made Their Kid’s Day (New Pics)
Parents are often superheroes who receive little to no recognition. Who packed you a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every morning when you were in elementary school? Who spent every Saturday for years watching you play football games, rain or shine? Who helped you with your algebra homework when you were crying at the kitchen table thinking it was impossible to ever grasp those concepts? Being a parent is such a tough job, but somehow they manage to go above and beyond to show their children love while asking for nothing in return.
To celebrate some of the sweetest parents in the world, we’ve gathered a list of heartwarmingly wholesome examples of moms and dads showing their kids love. Grab the tissues now because some of these stories might just get to you! Enjoy reading this list, and if you have the chance, remember to give your parents an extra squeeze or send them an “I love you” text later today. Then if you’re looking for even more stories featuring sweet parents to read next, we’ve got another Bored Panda piece that you’re going to love right here.
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#1
Text From My Dad From A Few Years Ago. I Did Call And Leave Him Another Message, After I Stopped Crying
Heather Resatz 4 years ago
And does your father need another child (46F) .. for those of us who weren't so fortunate .. lol
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#2
Dads Feeding Their Babies
#4
My Husband Grew Up Without A Dad. My Dad Is Taking Him On His First Father-Son Camp Out Today
#5
Nothing More Wholesome Than Loving And Supportive Parents
Army dude came and ordered something "kinda gay" cause his son came out to his mom and was apparently scared his dad was gonna hate him or be mad.
Dude: he's my boy, I love him. Can you make me something, kinda, you know... Kind of Gay?
Me: I got you...
Parenting level: expert.
Gabriele Alfredo Pini 4 years ago
I love how he doesn't know how to express himself but he tried!
#6
Happy Father’s Day To The Man Who Chose To Be My Father When He Didn’t Have To
#7
Father Of The Year Award Goes To This Gentleman Who Was Taking A Very Excited Boy To The Movies
#8
When I Was Two I Gave My Dad A Stuffed Beluga Whale To Keep In His Work Bag So That If He Ever Missed Me He Could Hold It And Think Of Me
18 years later, my Dad has just informed me he still brings my beluga whale to work with him every day.
#9
Father Daughter Bonding Time
#10
Dads Are The Best
#11
My Parents Couldn’t Afford To Buy Me A Fancy Cake This Year, So After A Long Day Of Work, My Dad Came Home And Made Me One
#12
Went Home For The Holidays And My Birthday; My Dad And I Fell Asleep. Love So Much This Pic My Uncle Took Of Us
#13
Good Parenting
#15
Breaking The Cycle
BlackestDawn 4 years ago
Good on you for breaking the pattern/cycle. I do not understand these kinds of people (and not sure I want to) who punishes kids/toddlers when they don't have the mental capacity to fully understand what they are doing or don't have the physical capability/coordination to not "mess up".
#16
Anything For His Child
My dad suffers from bipolar disorder and depression. He was in bed feeling very ill the other day. However, when I asked him to help me measure an apartment I was interested in, he woke up, got dressed, and told me - “this is important for you, so let’s go.” And he did.
Tully fish 4 years ago
As someone who struggles with mental health I know what an immense effort this was for him, it’s great that the love you two have got can help him get up and out.
#17
A Fathers Love
#18
Passing Down A Dress From Mother To Daughter
#19
At The Airport Tonight And After Sitting Began To Hear The Soft Sound Of Reading Aloud (With Voices). This Man Is Reading The Lord Of The Rings To His Children
It reminded me of my mom. I hope to be that kind of parent someday
Brendan Roberts 4 years ago
That's so thoughtful. After my paternity leave ended, I wanted to still be present in my son's life, so I recorded myself reading fairy tales, which my wife played to him while I was at work. I hope he recognised Daddy's voice.
#20
My Mom Quilted A Portrait Of My Dog. Dog For Reference
#21
My Daughter Asked For A Harry Potter Party This Year. We Couldn’t Have Guests, But I Stayed Up Until 3 Am Making Floating Candles For Her To Have A Memorable Birthday
#22
I'm 22 Years Old, And I Live On My Own In A Different State, I Am Fully Capable Of Taking Care Of Myself. But My Dad Still Sends Me Care Packages And Buys Me Snacks
Mozzarella 4 years ago
I do this for my kids to! But I always leave a note saying “brush your teeth and share with your friends”. Just like the old times
#23
My Son’s Young Maleficent Costume I’ve Been Working On For Two Years, Finally Finished. Just In Time For Halloween
#24
Batteries
#25
My Parents Just Stayed With Me For A Week. They Attempted To Stay Up Until 11 Pm To Welcome Me Home After A Long Shift
#26
Real Acceptance Be Like
#27
My Son Is Upset. I Got Him A Card
#28
This Dad Has One Great Son
BetterBitterButter 4 years ago
That's a sign their son is a good kid and even more that they are good parents.
#29
My Dad Is Afraid To Fly, So When I Was 5 Years Old I Made Him A Doll To Hold On The Plane. Mom Just Sent Me This Picture. The Doll Is 43 Years Old
#30
My Niece (6) Loves Santa Claus. My Dad (76) Loves My Niece. Dad's Been Growing That Beard Since May
#31
Very Proud Parent Moment Here. My Young King Graduated Today From Middle School. I Know His Mom Is Looking Down And Is Very Proud Of Him
#32
My Dad Had Passed Out After Taking Care Of My Sick Brother All Night
#33
That Is Pure Love
#34
Best Way To End Decade. My Little Dude Is Officially My Son
#35
Very Appealing Father And Daughter
#36
My Parents Made A Renaissance Fair For My Kids In My Back Yard. We Made Turkey Legs, Funnel Cakes, Bobbed For Apples Etc. They’re Amazing People And Even Greater Grandparents
#37
Father Of The Year Award Goes To This Dad
#38
My Dad Drives A Special Needs School Bus. And This Year He Invited All The Kids To His House To See Santa Claus
He also purchased gifts for all the kids for Santa to give them. This was the only picture I could get before the water works. I'm 27 years old and my dad is still taking me to school.
#39
Her Dad Is The Real MVP
#40
He Took His Daughter To His Graduation, And 18 Years Later He Proudly Accompanied His Daughter At Her Graduation
#41
Proud Dad
#42
I Recently Got This Awesome Painting As A Present. My Mom Painted It And Dad Made The Frame. Real Pic On Left For Reference
#43
For My Birthday This Year, My Dad Commissioned One Of The Mandalorian Story Board Artists (Who He Knows From High School) To Draw Me As The Mandalorian
#44
Last Minute My Wedding Photographer Suggested I Do First Look Photos With My Dad. I Think His Reaction Shows How Lucky I Am To Have Him As My Father
#45
And The Dad Of The Year Award Goes To
#46
I Am Living Abroad And Asked My Parents To Celebrate My Dog's Birthday, Since I Am Away. My Dad Texted Me This Picture Titled "Birthday Party"
#47
My Ex Wife Took My Son When He Was 3. He's 8 Now. I Drove 1200 Miles To See Him For Thanksgiving And Made This
It's sparse, but I feel more like a dad than I have in years. He said it's not bad for my first time.
#48
I Told My Dad That I Bought The Game “Risk” And Wanted To Play It With Him. He Said He’d Never Played. I Show Up To His House And Find Him With Printed Out Battle Plans And Map Strategies
#49
My Mom Made Me This Ghostbusters Outfit For Halloween Out Of A Couple Of Shoe Boxes And A Vacuum Hose. 1980's
#51
Dad Overhears His Son's Plan To Come Out The Next Day And Leaves Him A Letter
Nate, I overheard your phone conversation with Mike last night about your plans to come out to me. The only thing I need you to plan is to bring home OJ and bread after class. We are out, like you now. I've known you were gay since you were six. I've loved you since you were born.
Dad
P.S. Your mom and I think you and Mike make a cute couple.
#52
My Dad Passed Away When I Was 16 From Cancer. Before He Died, He Pre-Payed Flowers So I Could Receive Them Every Year On My Birthday. Well, This Is My Last Birthday Flowers
#53
My Mom Made Hobbes For My Son Calvin Who Is Due In January
#54
Wholesome Dad
#55
Good Advice, Wholesome Dad
#56
The Only Words A Father Needs
#57
A Wholesome Exchange For Mom
#58
My Dad Noticed I Was Stressed So He 3D Printed Me A Little Wooden Elephant
#59
My Mom Remembered I Don't Have Room In My Place For A Christmas Tree, So She Made Me This Wreath With Built-In Lights And All The Ornaments From When I Was A Kid
#60
The World Needs More Fathers Who Stick Around Like This
#61
I'm A Lone Dad, And I'm Learning How To Do Different Hairstyles For My Daughter With The Help Of Youtube Videos. I'm Proud Of This Plait
#62
My Son's First Day At School Today. I Handled It Really Well
#63
The Father Takes A Photo Of His Daughter Every Birthday And Frames It With The Photo Taken The Previous Year
#64
Son Makes Dad A Necktie In The First Grade, 11 Years Later Dad Wears It To His High School Graduation
#65
First Christmas As A Single Dad. I Did My Best And She Enjoyed Herself I Think
#66
No Matter How Old You Get, You’ll Always Be Daddies Little Girl
You guys, this is my dad. He drove to my workplace and waited for me to arrive so he could pour a trail of salt from my vehicle to the front door of my building. Just because I, his 38-year-old daughter, wouldn't slip and fall on the ice. My heart, you all. Love you, daddy.
#67
This Is Actually Really Smart. Good One Mom
#68
Just Saw A Dad Teaching His Son How To Change A Tire. All I Could Hear Is, "Great Job Buddy." Both Wearing Smiles. Looked Like A Man Raising A Man To Me
Carol Emory 4 years ago
My former neighbor is a mechanic. When he goes out to work on his car, he took his 3 year old son with him. When his birthday rolled around, I got him a toy tool belt. His Dad loved it and said his son wore it when he and Dad went to "fix the Jeep."
#69
My Mother In Law Knitted Me These Fuzzy Stump Socks Over The Last Two Skiing Seasons. They Keep Me Warm During The Winter When I'm Not Using My Prosthetics
#70
I Had A Rough Day, My Mom Tied This Balloon To My Dog And Had Me Call Her
#71
My Mom And I Have Always Bonded Over Game Of Thrones . This Year She Made Me These Cakes For My 30th Name Day
These are her first shots at fancy cakes and I know she put in a lot of effort
#72
I Finally Came Out To My Mom As Trans A Few Days Ago And Then Started Getting These Notes In My Lunch Bag Every Day
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 4 years ago
I love the "you are always loved because you're you." sooo much - absolutely no "we still love you" or "you are loved nevertheless" or some other back- handed c**p
#73
Today My Dad Finally Decided To Cash This Chip In, I'm 35
#74
When I Was 5 I Gave My Dad A ‘Ring’made Of A Just Keychain Ring. 22 Years Later, And He’s Still Wearing It
Kosnian 4 years ago
Did the same thing with mine, I was 8 though. He almost lost his finger, it rusted very badly but he didn't want to take it off. Sometimes I think I misjudged my dad (personal stuff), only after we lost him last year to cancer have I started realizing many things about him.
#75
Today My Mom Drove 2 Hours To My College To Bring Me Homemade Snowman Cookies. No Explanation Why
#76
Every Holiday Season, My Dad Displays This Santa I Made In Elementary School. I’m 45
SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 4 years ago
We have one my 54yo husband made in primary school and it’s so frightening looking, they named it Satan Claus. First ornament on the tree every year!
#78
I Put A Note In My Son's Lunch Everyday. Today At Parent/Teacher Conferences I Found Out That He Keeps Every Single One
#79
A While Ago, But I Was Working By Myself In A Gas Station When I Sent This To My Dad. Nothing Like A Fathers Love
#80
On My First Birthday, My Dad Took A Picture Of Me Holding A Beer. He Put That Same Beer In A Time Capsule To Save It For My 21st Birthday. I Opened That Time Capsule Today:
#81
My Brother Can't Stop Talking About Pineapples Despite Never Actually Seeing A Whole One Before. My Mom Bought One For Him Earlier, And It Hasn't Left His Side Yet
#83
I Had A Hard Week, Fighting Depression, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, And Decubitus Ulcers. My Parents Made A Surprise 10 Hour Drive From Alabama To Oklahoma, To See Me
#84
Moms Are The Best
#85
My Dad Got Me Right In The Feels Today With A Wallet
Lolly 4 years ago
My son got his university results yesterday and he got a 2.1 in medical biology. First one in my family as far back as I can remember to have a degree. I couldn't be more proud I want to scream it from the rooftops!!!!! Anyway I am stealing this gift for his graduation present
#86
I Finished My Bachelor’s Degree Yesterday. We Went Out To Dinner, And As We Were Leaving, My Dad Slipped Me Another Card And Told Me To Open It Later
#87
My Mom Started Secretly Cross Stitching This Sweater For Me 28 Years Ago, She Finally Finished It And Gave It To My 3-Year-Old For His Birthday
#88
My Dad, A Car Guy, Has Put Reminders Like This On Every Car I've Owned
My fiancée doesn't have a relationship with his father, but recently discovered this note from mine on his car
#89
Every Year Since I Was Little, On My Birthday, My Dad Would Pick One Of Our Irises And Give It To Me And My Sister. This Is The First Year I Haven't Been Home For My Birthday
#90
Mr. Moseby Being A Wholesome Dad
#91
Wholesome Dad
#92
Proud Mom Supporting Her Daughter In A Phd Program
#93
I’m 25, And My Mum Still Uses The Shelf I Made In Year 8, Wood Tech
#94
My Original Switch Got Stolen. Today I Graduate, And My Amazing Mom Gifted Me This
#95
This Month My Parents Moved To My Neighborhood. My Dad Has Dropped Some Hints About Porch Coffee With Me Sometime, And He Just Couldn’t Wait Any Longer
#96
My Immigrant Parents, Who Were Ineligible For Unemployment And Stimulus, Managed To Save Up To Get Me A New Chair For Christmas
#97
I Attended My Class For My Undergraduate Degree Today. My Parents Found My Car In The Garage. They Decorated It, Brought Champagne, And Waited To Surprise Me
#98
Just A Father And Son, Using VR Headsets, While Waiting For Their Tesla To Charge
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Tatiana Kouzmanoff 4 years ago
I don't know if this is appropriate to say here, but I want to tell people about my mother. I was born in Ukraine in 1988. My mother was in car accident and a doctor came to wreck to try and save her. He tell her he can help her but she will lose her baby (me). She use all her strength to fight him from saving herself and make him save me instead. I don't remember my mother but she is my hero. I hope she has a special place in heaven.
Mother Of Cats 4 years ago
Your mother sounds like a wonderful human. Keep making her proud. She was a hero.
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Sabienn 4 years ago
I'm supposed to be studying right now, and instead this list is making me tear up. Worth it.
Rick Krivoniak 4 years ago
I"m a 68 year old gay man. I cried all the way through.
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Tatiana Kouzmanoff 4 years ago
I don't know if this is appropriate to say here, but I want to tell people about my mother. I was born in Ukraine in 1988. My mother was in car accident and a doctor came to wreck to try and save her. He tell her he can help her but she will lose her baby (me). She use all her strength to fight him from saving herself and make him save me instead. I don't remember my mother but she is my hero. I hope she has a special place in heaven.
Mother Of Cats 4 years ago
Your mother sounds like a wonderful human. Keep making her proud. She was a hero.
Load More Replies... Sabienn 4 years ago
I'm supposed to be studying right now, and instead this list is making me tear up. Worth it.
Rick Krivoniak 4 years ago
I"m a 68 year old gay man. I cried all the way through.
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