Parental Approval Seeker Gifts

"My mom says I can start a rock band if I call it 'I Love My Mommy.' You in?"

"Is your dad in a good mood? We're heading into uncharted territory."

Still a Disappointment to his Mother

'See, I told you my dad would like you.'

"Oh, that's Daddy. He can't wait to meet you!"

"For goodness sake Dad, he's not a hippy: He's an Afghan Greyhound!"

"Absolutely not!"

"My daughter tells me you want to become a doctor."

"Attention, wanna-be son-in-law ... we're losing!"

'I wasn't playing hooky -- I was fleeing the deteriorating public school system.'

'I'm going to bed...whatever...'

"It's all significantly less impressive once you realize these guys had free child care."

Judge, jury and executioner.

"Let's play hide-and-I-read-my-book."

"I'd put his name down for Eton if I could spell it!"

'I've fallen in love and i've fallen in porage and believe me: porage is better.'

"You just wait tilll your father gets home!!"

"I'm Walter Grimes and I approve this drink."

"Other than being sent to the principal's office, my detention, and three day suspension, school was good."

"Did you ever have that baby you wanted so much?"

'This is a very innovative proposal. It can really shake things up around here. Let's not rush into making a decision too fast. I think you should gather much more information than we need to make an informed decision.'

'My mom just explained babies to me. I'm not sure, but I think I'm a bird and you're a bee.'

"Your inability to turn off your critical voice, combined with your fear of disappointing your overbearing, demanding father, is causing you to lose faith in your fastball."

'So you're a billionaire... Now what?' 'Have you learned to clean your room yet?'

"This next song's about our desperate struggle to please and chronic craving for approval. I really, really hope you like it."

Baby escaping from its crib.

"Don't make me come over there."

'I told my Mom either the sitter goes, or I go!'

A Young Girl And Her Pet Cat.

"Do you provide any coupons that would allow me one free lie? It would help ease my conscience."

"And I suppose if your friends all jumped off a cliff you'd follow right along?"

"Of course, you've always set a good example for me ... that's why you embarrass me so much."

"Let's celebrate Friday! Show me again how good my numbers are compared to Congress!"

After all he'd done it seemed the least we could do!

"Just wait 'til I've read this book."