30+ Parents Are Sharing the Moments Their Kids Were So Wholesome

Being the new kid in school isn’t easy. After all, it’s a new place that you’re still getting used to and there aren’t any familiar faces around.

When this young kid saw a new classmate sitting alone, he knew that they’d both have a lot more fun playing together. Even better, it looks like from what this note says, he may have opened the door to a lasting friendship. It doesn’t get much more wholesome than that!

There’s a lot that kids still have to learn. As a matter of fact, they truly do learn something new every day, especially when they’re young.

As they get older, it can be interesting to see what topics they’re driven to learn more about it from sheer interest. This little girl wanted to learn a bit of sign language for a classmate. We bet no one expected it to be the start of a life-long love story either.

When you work in an office, you might be a little wary if you get a message that the HR department needs to have a meeting with you.

As it turns out, this person wasn’t in trouble at all. Instead, the HR department had just noticed something on the company’s social media pages that they might have found wholesome. For who knows how long, this OP’s little sister was campaigning for them.

Kids make a lot of friends throughout their lifetime. They also sometimes have a knack of making friends with anyone they meet, no matter their differences.

This kid was hanging out with a resident at a care home while visiting his grandfather. It didn’t take long for him to strike up a conversation with other residents, though. Nothing was going to stop him either. Don’t remember your name? No worries, we’ll come up with a new one!

How do you bond with people? One way to do it is to find interests that you share and bond over those. Even children use this tactic. That’s what led to this wholesome moment between a father and daughter.

When she saw the Muppets that she loved so much grab an electric guitar, she knew she was looking at something that her dad would like too. So, she ran to grab him and show him her new discovery.

The truth is, as sad as it is, not every family has access to the same resources as the other families in the area. It can make things really hard.

Whether that was the case or this kid just wasn’t a fan of gloves, we’re not sure. However, the wholesome intent here was clear. This little guy was afraid that his classmate was cold and was determined to do something about it. It sounds like this kid has a heart of gold.

There’s more than one kid out there that knows someone they want to help. Since kids aren’t really helping others with an ulterior motive, it can be extra touching to see them step in.

When this young teen learned that her classmate was missing some unnecessary supplies for school, she went into action. From then one, she started saving her money until she could grab an extra pair at the store. These went right to the classmate who needed them.

No one wants to feel left out or not chosen. This can really get you down and make you self-conscious around your peers.

Kids don’t always catch the things they’re doing that can hurt others’ feelings. After all, they’re still learning about the world and how it works — they don’t always mean it. This kid wanted to make sure that no one was left out. Maybe they even made a friend in the process!

Sometimes, it seems like siblings can argue like no one else. However, it’s often just a side effect of constant contact and butting heads, not that they don’t like each other.

In the same vein, siblings can become natural friends with one another and want to spend a lot of time together. This parent didn’t think much when their son asked for a second Xbox controller. That is, until they saw that their kids were playing the Xbox together more and more often.

If you’re an older sibling, you’re probably used to helping your younger sibling out. After all, you have a bit more life experience than them, even if it’s just a few years.

One thing that you might find yourself helping with is homework that you completed just a few years ago. This child wanted to turn the tables, though. Her older sister was always helping her with homework so, naturally, she wanted to return the favor in any way she could.

There are some things that are always exciting, no matter how old you are. Finding money that you thought you lost in a jacket? Who could say no?

Still, this person found it rather coincidental that they always found some money when they were having a rough day. That wasn’t completely random either. Seeing the excitement on someone’s face when they found money inspired this little girl to cheer her sibling up.

School sports is something that not every kid feels the same way about. Sometimes, it’s embarrassing to be the kid that finishes last when you’re running in front of peers and family.

That’s why this boy made a bit of a change. This mom was confused at first when she saw him keeping pace rather than outrunning everyone like she knew he could. To him, though, this was his way of making sure all the campers felt good about themselves.

Kids do a lot to learn when they’re young. Sometimes, they feel pretty cool when they think they’re getting away with something rebellious.

As it turns out, this kid wasn’t “getting away” with much at all. Her parent knew that she reads every night and even makes sure the flashlight always has working batteries. For now, this parent wasn’t going to break the illusion for her. After all, encouraging your kids to read is one thing a lot of parents try to do.

There are some things that can embarrass you at any age. This is a situation that a lot of people who deal with periods have experienced at some point in their lives.

Some young boys might see this as a moment to taunt or tease. Yet, that’s not what this one did. Trying to soften the blow as much as possible, he told her quietly and even gave her his sweater so no one else would notice.

As kids start to get older and interact more and more with other peoples’ families, they start to notice how different life can be outside of their own household.

When this kid took on a babysitting job, like many teens do, she was worried about what she saw. Rather than taking the money and moving on, though, she offered her services for free and even started looking into how else they could help the family.

As we’ve said before, it’s interesting to see what kids do once they’re old enough to have opinions on what they read and learn.

This parent was already impressed to hear their six-year-old doing their best to push through a National Geographic article. They were even more surprised to round the corner and see that he was trying to teach a stuffed otter about the species that he came from.

Teenagers can really accomplish a lot when they tackle something as a group. It’s always nice to see that comradery used for something good.

These teens knew that their neighbor had an important medical appointment to get to and dialysis is pretty important not to skip. Yet, it would be really hard if not impossible to get there snowed in. So, they set their alarms early and made sure it was ready for the neighbor by the time their appointment came around.

The last group of teens that we looked at put their own comfort, sleep, and free time to make sure their neighbor could safely get to their appointment.

That’s not the only time that teens have banded together for a task like this. In a similar set of circumstances, these then-year-old and six-year-old brothers put their efforts together to help this guy shovel the sidewalk so he could safely get around.

A test at school can make some kids really nervous while others are confident in their knowledge of the material. After all, everyone has a favorite subject that they excel in — and not everyone is good at testing, in general.

It seems like this kid was fairly confident in their ability to score high without needing any of the bonus points to boost their score. So, they wrote a little note at the bottom of their page that they’d like to help whoever struggled with the material most, if possible.

Duolingo has become a wildly popular app, especially if you take an interest in learning new languages or even a few fantastical ones.

If your child took a sudden interest in learning Korean, you might wonder what inspired them like this parent did. As it turned out, this kid wanted to learn a little bit of Korean to make the new student from Korea feel a little less alone in a new country with a new language.

If there’s one thing that’s almost sure to be a hit among young kids, it’s some time to draw and do arts and crafts. They can come up with some adorable things, too.

When this local primary school got some holiday drawings from their students, they decided to do something rather creative with them. These drawings on their own are wholesome but can you imagine being a kid and looking up to see your drawing in lights?

There are some things that are often nerve-wracking, no matter your age. Starting something new for the first time can be really daunting!

When you feel anxious like this, a little support can go a long way. This nanny was touched when their charge trusted them and felt confident enough in them that he could lean on them when they were nervous for the first day of school. We’re sure that he did great!

Oftentimes, the younger members of your family have rules that you don’t have to deal with. For instance, adults can stay up as late as they want while most kids have a bedtime.

In this case, this person didn’t want to rock the boat and give their nephew any ideas, so they played along with the concept that popsicles weren’t allowed. He wasn’t about to let them both miss out because of a silly rule, though.

When you’re a parent, you might hear some mean comments from kids that hurt your feelings, even though you’re the adult in the situation. We can see why this mom’s feelings would be hurt if you heard this.

Plus, you might worry that they were picking on your kid! This mom didn’t have long to process these comments before her son shut it down completely. Not everyone would stand up to their friends like this, making this extra touching.

These kids have got it all figured out! After all, what could possibly be more important to carry around on your wedding day than pepperoni? Sure, your lipstick may need touching up, or a situation may require a tissue, but what if you suddenly get hungry and have a craving for pepperoni?!

We think these little girls are playing princess the right way. After all, princesses need to snack too, and no purse is too good for some pepperoni!

There are some really big milestones in your life when you’re young. For a lot of kids, one of those milestones is the first day of school.

It can be a big day for kids and sometimes they’re really nervous. This little guy couldn’t look more ready and excited for preschool to start. Plus, look at how big that bookbag is! How could it not make this scene even more endearing?

Halloween is an exciting time for kids. Who could turn down the chance to dress up as your favorite character and collect candy from everyone in the neighborhood?

With everyone’s interests on display through their costumes, it’s a great chance for kids to make friends. When Anna and Elsa here ran into each other at Walmart, were they just supposed to ignore their on-screen sister? It looks like it led to a real-life friendship, too!

This poor little boy must have been so terrified! Still, though, he stepped up and did what he thought he had to do to save his sister. We really hope that the parents sat him down afterward and explained that they weren’t trading one kid’s life for the other’s.

We’re sure this little hero came to realize that he and his sister are both loved equally. Luckily, they’re both in good health now, so their family has plenty of time to show them that.

Kids oftentimes find something they like and it becomes something that babysitters, nannies, parents, grandparents, and any other guardians hear again and again.

So, when this babysitter was sitting through their second to tenth rewatch of Wall-e, they were left to assume that their charge really loved the movie. As it turned out, she thought she was playing it too keep the babysitter entertained. After sitting through it so many times, this child naturally assumed it was the babysitter’s favorite too.

Becoming an older sibling can evoke a lot of emotions. At the end of the day, siblings usually learn to love one another, even if one of them was nervous about their new role.

With a new baby around, there are a lot of new experiences for the new big sibling too. If you haven’t done it before, for example, holding a baby can seem intimidating since they’re so small and fragile. It’s safe to say that this big sister is looking a little nervous.

Starting at a new school is hard. Not only are you adjusting to your new environment but you probably miss some of the classmates you’re used to seeing nearly every day.

As for this kid, he was getting used to his new school but he really missed his best friend from his last school. So, it must have been a very exciting day for the two of them to be reunited like this!

A lot of people stereotype people based on their looks. So, there’s an assumption that punks must be just as tough and edgy as their spiked jackets.

This kid managed to make a friend that you would never assume was standoffish from this picture. In fact, he stopped to let this younger attendee check out his jacket when he took a fascination with it.

There are a lot of outdated views that separate things into toys for boys and toys for girls. Some people really take this seriously, too.

To start off, it’s none of this lady’s business what type of toy a kid likes. It really isn’t her place to try and change their minds either. We’re glad to see that this little girl stuck to her love of dinosaurs and didn’t let this woman change her mind.

Places that cater to kids like children’s dance lessons might have events to help keep things fun for the kids. A dress-up day is often loved by young children.

This dance studio set up a day for all of their students to come in as their favorite princess. However, what really makes someone a princess? This little girl decided that to stand out, she’d dress as a hot dog princess.

Having a baby is no easy task. Even before they’re born, pregnancy and labor is a lot to go through before you meet your new, precious bundle of joy.

There are moments, though, that, as a parent, make you realize it was all worth it. The fact that such a simple joke could send their baby into hysterics like this was one of the things that was enough to make this mom know it was all worth it.

A lot of kids have a comfort item that they take with them everywhere. Maybe it’s a blanket they’ve had since they were a baby or a beloved stuffed animal.

That’s what was happening here, even if the circumstances were a little different. After all, instead of a teddy bear, this little kid fell in love with a plastic owl. It might scare away birds but it doesn’t scare her!

If you want to go participate in a more scholarly activity, you might head to your local museum. Here, you can find all sorts of interesting things.

Paintings are pieces of art that can evoke a lot of emotion in people. We’re not sure what most people got from this painting but we can see why a five-year-old would get a real kick out of this face.

You might have heard the saying that one human year equals seven dog years. It’s not that dogs are time travelers, their bodies just age faster.

However, kids take a lot of things literally and they have some fears that adults might not think of. Based on how many 14-year-olds prefer to hang out with their peers, you might start to worry if your dog will still hang out with you. We’re sure this kid had nothing to worry about!

Kids are often told not to draw on the walls. For that matter, they can get in trouble for doodling rather than taking notes in class too. Yet, all kids need some sort of artistic outlet.

The answer isn’t to forget about how much you like to draw altogether. Rather than telling this young boy to stop, a local restaurant made sure he had a place to doodle and it gave their space a truly unique look.

As your kids get older, it’s interesting to see what hobbies call out to them. Some might really surprise you with what skill they’re taken with.

Making a latte with a picture-perfect foam top isn’t easy for most adults. However, this kid seems to have the skill down pat. While she’s not in the usual demographic of coffee-drinkers, she has this skill down as well as almost any barista.

We grow up hearing the phrase, “Sharing is caring.” It’s meant to teach you to share your things with others and be kind to your peers.

That lesson might backfire when you don’t want to share with a kid, though. While on an airplane, this person was spied on over one of the things that kids love most — candy. Unfortunately, they caught the OP just a little too late.

In a house with young children, peace and quiet are often hard to come by, at least before everyone is in bed.

That being said, if you suddenly have a long stretch of peace and quiet, it might not be as comforting as you might think. After all, what’s keeping the kids so busy that they don’t make a peep? In this case, it was a canine makeover.

When you’re young, you might not have met a lot of kids yet. So, you might not know yet that two people can look a lot alike.

As heartwarming as this is, we wouldn’t have the heart to tell him either. He just looks so enamored with the diapers that he thinks have his picture plastered all over them. How did he not know he was a star until now?

It can seem hard to catch a moment to yourself when you’re a mom. If you look away for a second, what are your kids going to get up to?

The good news is that this little guy wasn’t causing trouble while his mom stepped away from the bathroom. As a matter of fact, if she was wondering where he was and what he was doing, she just had to listen to the live narration through the door.

There are some things that sound like a compliment when you first hear them. That’s what this mom thought was happening when they heard this.

If your child says they remind you of a Disney movie, you might think they’re calling you a prince or princess. However, a little clarification might hurt your feelings. At the end of the day, not many people hope that they remind people of the Beast.

A birthday is a big milestone for any kid! Oftentimes, you’ll see parents try to really make their kid’s birthday an event that they look forward to.

As for this mom, this kid knew she’d spent a lot of time and hard work on the party. Well, he at least noticed that when someone insulted the cake, she looked sad. So, he came up with this wholesome response to try and lift her spirits back up.

Remember how we said that kids are pretty good at making friends, no matter their age difference? This is another wholesome example of that.

When this person came to visit their grandmother, they were surprised to see a child they’d never met before. As it turns out, he wasn’t distant family — he was just from the same neighborhood and wanted to make sure this woman was doing alright. It seems like he’s around for her a lot, too!