It’s not going too far out on a limb to say that, generally, moms and dads have different parenting styles. Maybe it’s rooted in biology, or maybe it’s cultural, but the differences are clear…and hilarious.

These hilarious photos might not represent the contrast all the time, but they get the point across. If anything, they probably downplay how much moms enjoy doing goofy stuff with their kids.

Or they’re just better at keeping it a secret when they do!

 

Halloween can come early.

Playtime can mean very different things.

 

When dad’s in charge of naps, they can be much less Instagrammable.

 

It’s never too early to learn to shave.

 

One of these kids is going to grow up to be an adventurer.

 

I hope that poor infant doesn’t get an itch on his nose.

 

I think this will surprise exactly no one.

 

I don’t know what the right image is, but any time you can use your kids as props…go for it.

I’m sure he’s just demonstrating the safe way to ride a bike…

 

The kid on the right does look a little happier, actually.

The world’s fastest hairdryer.

 

The kid gets to play, dad gets to strengthen his core.

Kiwi-head (Someone had to do it!)

I hope that kid doesn’t have a ton of hair under that dough. Because THAT would be gross.

 

“Scrape the heavens, my child!”

 

It’s a cart AND a stroller.

“…also, I assume you’re ok.”

“Hope your seatbelt works, sweetie!”

I’m sure that baby’s just tired. Right. RIGHT?

You’re a bulldog now. Act like it.

What they lack in discretion, they make up for with brevity.

 

“Try to stay out from under the wheels, kiddo.”

Delegating.