15 Parents Who Went The Extra Mile
By
Editorial Staff in
Amazing
On 14th January 2017
A parent and their child have a very special bond. It’s one of the strongest things in the world.
Strong, creative children are the products of strong parents and unconditional love.
These amazing parents have shown the world that it’s important to be a supportive and strong figure in your child’s life.
#1 Illustrated Patches
Geof Grubb is a stay at home dad. He draws fun illustrations on his daughter's corrective eye patches to take the frustration out of the patching process.
Now she no longer feels ashamed of her patches, and she can walk around wearing them with pride.
#2 Dad And Daughter Hair Class
This group of dads come together to learn the basics of hair. The reason why? So they can help get their daughter's hair ready for school, and so they can keep up with all the braids, buns, and ponytails.
#3 American Boy
Gina DeMillo Wagner's son wanted an America Boy Doll for his birthday, so she took it upon herself to create one.
Since the American Doll company doesn't produce boy dolls, Gina ordered a girl doll, cut the hair, removed the lipstick and changed the clothes. She was able to create a doll that looks almost identical to her son, Miles.
#4 Cochlear Implant Tattoo
A father from New Zealand, Alistair Campbell, got a tattoo on the left side of his head to pay tribute to his daughter. His daughter wears two cochlear implants to assist with her hearing.
#5 Department Of Ability
After being frustrated with the way disabled people, especially children, have been portrayed in the media, one dad decided to take action.
Illustrator and father, Dan White, created the Department Of Ability comic book series.
It features five superheros who all have disabilities, but they're actually superpowers. And who is the main character in the comic? His daughter, Emily of course, who suffers from spina bifida.
#6 SpiderDad
Jayden Wilson was diagnosed with Grade 4 Brain Stem Tumor, and he's only been given a year to live.
Mike Wilson, Jayden's dad, knew he didn't have long left, so decided to make his last birthday one to remember.
He had a special Spider-Man suit made and surprised Jayden on his birthday by jumping down from the garage. They played together for 30 minutes, and then Dad returned to the home to an ecstatic five-year-old and his amazing story about how Spider-Man came to visit him at his party.
#7 The Wedding Dress
After finding his mother's wedding dress, a young boy requested to see his parents get married. So his mother put on her wedding dress and the reenacted the wedding, all because their son got upset about not being able to attend the original ceremony.
#8 Cruella de Vil
Will Hutt's son, Liam wanted to dress up as Curella de Vil for Halloween, there was not hesitation.
They went and pulled off the best Cruella de Vil costumes I've ever seen! Despite Liam wanting to dress as a woman for Halloween, something many parent's wouldn't agree with, Will stood by his son's request.
#9 The Letter
So many people struggle being themselves. But it's comforting to know that more and more parents are making that struggle easier for their children.
A dad from Michigan wrote a heartfelt letter to his son, Nate, explaining that they love him no matter what.
#10 Partners In Crime
If your child fancies a trip to the local store dressed as a super hero, why not join him?
#11 DIY Kitchen Set
This parenting team challenged gender roles when their two-year-old said he wanted a kitchen play set.
#12 Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
One kind, loving father had every teacher, coach, and principal his daughter ever had write messages in her copy of ‘Oh, The Places You'll Go!'
He kept it a secret from her the entire time, he gave her it on the day of her high school graduation.
#13 Queen Elsa
Paul Henson made waves back in October when his son, Caiden, said he wanted to dress up as Elsa from Disney's ‘Frozen'. After being bullied for his decision, Caiden didn't want to be Elsa anymore, until his parents told him it would be alright.
#14 The Little Mermaid Doll
Mikki Willis, told the world, through Youtube video, that children are allowed to make their own decisions in life. Even if that means his son playing with a Little Mermaid doll. The video soon got over 14 million views over the course of 4 days.
#15 Monster Spray
One mom came up with a brilliant solution to a very common childhood problem. Parents, take note!