Parental Approval Seekers Gifts

'Wish me luck, mother. We are off to get married.'

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

'As you can see, it's a boy and he seems to be doing just fine.'

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

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

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

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!"

'Clarice, you know our rule. You cannot date anyone who has...'

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

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

'Cleanliness is next to...impossible.'

Son, it's time you grew some legs and moved out.

Still a Disappointment to his Mother

"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?'

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

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

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

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

"Sorry, son. . . You're not getting the keys to the car until you show me you're mature enough to bring it back completely totaled."

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

A Young Girl And Her Pet Cat.

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

Baby escaping from its crib.

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

"Any chance I could put myself up for adoption?"

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

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

"Mom, my student loans are so high, I was wondering if I could start doing chores again for an allowance."