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45 Hilariously Wholesome Parents Who Will Always See Their Children As Little Kids

Being a parent is a lifetime commitment, and for some, that means holding onto the memories of their children’s youth for as long as possible. Some parents never let go of the idea that their kids are still little ones, even as they grow up and start families of their own.

These funny parents have a unique perspective on parenting, and their stories and anecdotes are sure to bring a smile to your face. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the funniest examples of parents who will always see their children as little kids.

Get ready for some laughs and heartwarming moments as we explore the world of parents who never want to let go of their babies.

1. 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.

wholesome parent - mom makes a wreath
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2. Came home and found this. I love my mom.

wholesome parent - dinosaur sheets
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I’m an adult, I live with my parents because I could not afford to move out until now (I got my degree 6 years ago, then started a PhD, and now I’m completing a specialization course in oral surgery). I got a wonderful girlfriend and I deeply love my parents, but due to being a bit too quiet and introvert at home, I do not tell them how much I appreciate and admire their hard work to raise me as much as I should. Today I came back from the hospital where I work and found this little gem waiting for me in my room. Yesterday was my birthday and this is a gift I won’t forget, maybe it’s not much for you, but it’s everything to me knowing that my mom is behind it with all of her heart.

3. Always asked for a skateboard as a kid. My parents said not until I’m 35. Today they delivered.

wholesome parent - man finally gets skateboard
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4. Thanks, dad.

wholesome parent - encanto doll
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5. This is what happens when I leave my 90 year-old mother alone in the kitchen for ten minutes.

wholesome parent - oranges jack-o-lanterns
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6. Check out the scarf my mom made for me. I love you, mom!

wholesome parent - cool sweater from mom
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7. My husband is a full grown mining engineer. His mom got him this as a gift. It took him a night to build it and he won’t share it with the kids.

wholesome parent - lego set
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8. I’m a teacher in Canada, my mom made me this scarf to keep me warm.

wholesome parent - pencil scarf
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9. Some moms never think it’s too late for baby pics.

wholesome parent - baby man
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10. My mother made me the 2 year old outfit and the 39 year old outfit.

wholesome parent - recreating baby pic
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11. This year I am going to miss my yearly family Easter egg hunt and dinner because I am away from home training to be a flight attendant. My mom sent me this care package. (The eggs had cash in them)

wholesome parent - fun easter haul
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12. My mom made me this blanket for Christmas. Shes awesome with her hands.

wholesome parent - mario poncho
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13. I’m 21 and my dad still makes me an advent calendar every year with my favorite candies. Thanks dad.

wholesome parent - favorite candles
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14. Got a cryptic text from Mom today to look at my porch. My siblings and I are all adults now, but still mom NEVER misses Easter. Not when we were all in college, not when I was working on the other side of the country for a few years, and certainly not during a global pandemic. Love you Mom ❤️

wholesome parent - gift basket from mom
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15. Every year on my birthday my dad lays out my childhood toys “The Guys” and it makes him so excited.

wholesome parent - happy birthday dad
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16. My mom got me Super Mario Sheets for Christmas. I’m 22 and have been living in my own apartment for 4 years, so I looked confused and disappointed. She said “What? It’s not like anyone else is going to see your sheets” and now I don’t know if that was ignorance, an insult or innocence…

wholesome parent - super mario figures
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17. Christmas present from my parents for my 25 year old ass. I built it in under 2 days and had a blast.

wholesome parent - christmas lego star wars
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18. This 58-yo dad still dyeing eggs even though all the kids have left the nest.

wholesome parent - dad dying eggs
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19. My mom still does my old room up like this when I visit for Christmas. I’m 33 years old.

wholesome parent - mom made up bed for xmas
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20. My mom kept all of my childhood converse. These are the pairs I wore through age 14.

wholesome parent - mom saved all of daughter's converse
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21. How dumb do my parents think I am?

wholesome parent - morning bagel
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22. I’m 33. My mom made these for me. Couldn’t be happier.

wholesome parent - i pika-choose you gift from mom
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23. My mom made this epic Rick and Morty cake.

wholesome parent - rick and morty cake
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24. Left one i got for my 1st birthday. Right one for 31st. My mom is awesome 🙂

wholesome parent - new kid's gift
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25. My sister and I are in our late 20s but my dad still makes us Easter baskets ❤️

wholesome parent - easter baskets from dad
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26. Happy Mother’s Day!

wholesome parent - recreated baby pic with mom
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27. My mom still flips the bread to hide the fact that I’m eating an end piece. I’m a senior in high school.

wholesome parent - mom flips crust the other way
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28. My mom knitted a little beanie for my CAE shifter because it gets hot in the sun! It has “MIATA” on it! 🙂

wholesome parent - cactus gear shift sweater
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29. My mom made this for me. I’m a 25 year old kid of hers.

wholesome parent - cute stuffy
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30. I’m almost 33, live 900 miles away – and still get a Valentine’s card from my mom. She’s never missed a year 🙂

wholesome parent - valentines card from mom
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31. This dad saw his daughter at our local fair and didn’t like what she was wearing.

wholesome parent - dad swaps shirt with daughter
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32. Parents said they’d bring “some bagels” with them from north NJ.

wholesome parent - bagels from new jersey
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33. I’m almost 49 and my Mom still makes me a basket every year (the bunny one is for my 17 yr old daughter.

wholesome parent - gift basket from mom
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34. I live in Thailand. I’m 35. Mom still sends me awesome care packages.

wholesome parent - care package from mom
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35. I’m in my 30s, and my adorable mom still becomes excessively concerned for my safety every time I leave town.

wholesome parent - text from mom
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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome