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!"

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

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

'Cleanliness is next to...impossible.'

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

Still a Disappointment to his Mother

"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.'

"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."

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

'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."

A Young Girl And Her Pet Cat.

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

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

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

Baby escaping from its crib.

"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!

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

"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."

"I'll keep saying I plan to go to law school as long as I get nods of approval when introduced to my parents' friends."