Overgrown Kid Gifts

"They grow up so slow."

"I feel I've outgrown this facility, Mrs. Thompson. Could we see what else is around?"

Tamagotchi paralysis.

"Your mother and I think it's time you got a place of your own. We'd like a little time alone before we die."

'Isn't it time you started thinking about cars instead of horsie rides?'

"And I get a really, really tall straw?"

"No, I want to know the meaning of never calling your mother."

'His next appointment is on the 17th when the clock's little hand is on the two and the big one's on the nine.'

"When we grow up we can eat snacks BEFORE dinner and call them hors d'oeuvres!"

'Please take this away from me.'

'Did anyone save a stomach for dessert?'

Son measuring his father against the wall.

"Dear, your father and I were thinking that maybe it's time you got a place of your own."

"This article says that the number of elderly living with their children is rising..."

"This is your portfolio. Fill it."

'Soon he will stop asking where he came from and start telling you where he is going.'

Travelling with child sketchbook - finale

Praise works best when it comes straight after the positive behaviour.

They moved the bus stop further away. Ok. Where is it? "OK"?! They expect me to let my little babies walk 3 whole blocks! Umm

"This covfefe sandwich you brought over sure is tasty."

Less successful 1990s T-shirt designs.

Damian plays his walkman too load once too often.

Jimmy suffered from a severe fear of flying.

"Here's a little song I wrote at my parents home while they screamed at me to move out and get a real job or at least go back for a year of community college."

"Your mother says to quit bringing laundry over. She's dead."

"Two years at home Son, and all you've earned is points on my credit card."

"He's moving out when he's saved up enough for a deposit on a flat."

'I'm only a kid for a few years, Dad- I need more time with the computer.'

'I'm worried Doctor: He's a bit small for his age...'

"Wow - good job!"

"I've not seen your son for ages, he's really shot up!"

'I won't meet your demands for an allowance increase, so maybe you should become a free agent.'

"We turned your old room into an Amazon Fulfillment Center."

"Don't you think it's time you thought about getting your own place son?"

"Goodbye Sweetheart. No matter where you go in this life, or what you do, always remember that you signed an N.D.A. with us."