Father and Mother parenting behavior is fundamentally different. Here are 10 funny photos that highlight these two distinct approaches to children and their development.

These extreme examples should make you laugh and smile!

1. Cooking Style!

Mom has a gentle approach while Dad has a more adventurous technique!

2. Giving Food to Infants!

Mom has a warm smile with some actual food while Dad looks more serious and distracted as he feeds his own finger as a food substitute!

3. Playing with Toys!

 Mother enjoys tiny toys and gentle communication indoors while Dad likes large, loud and noisy devices and boisterous communication!

4. Learning to Ride a Bicycle!

 Mother will gently guide and encourage their child as they learn to ride while Father will demonstrate the technique in front of their child with passionate reinforcement.

5. Entertainment!

 Mom like to read books while Dad like to play online games.

6. Fun at an Amusement Park!

 Mom enjoys a gentle ride while Dad is thrilled with a noisy, more thrilling activity.

7. Animals at the Zoo!

 Mom holds her child closely when a zoo animal comes close while Dad has a more daring approach with the zoo animal.

8. Halloween Costumes!

 Mom selected a princess while Dad prefers a more ominous and scary character and costume.

9. Eating a Meal Together!

 Mom loves to share a snack with her child while Dad has a more casual style.

10. Shopping!

Mom is careful to follow a shopping list while Dad has a more impulsive style.

What did you think?

Although these are extreme photo samples of the different approaches of a mother and father when dealing with parenting issues, there are some clear themes which make each parent unique. Fathers tend to play more in their interactions with kids while Mothers are more thoughtful and sensitive.

Both parents play important roles in their children’s happiness and well-being.