We all know those people that still seem stuck in their childhood. They can’t take things seriously and still giggle at inappropriate times. We sometimes tease them and say that they need to grow up like the rest of us before they can settle down and have a family. But maybe those childlike friends are going to make the best parents…
1. They’re ok with looking at things around them.
Often distracted by shiny things or caught staring out of windows, these people will not be annoyed when their kids want to do the same thing. They will be content to lay in the yard finding shapes in the clouds. Or taking walks in the park to admire every leaf and bug they pass.
2. They’re not afraid of making messes.
Not one to stay completely clean themselves, they won’t mind when their kid gets dirty either. While baking, it’s expected to get flour everywhere. While crafting, the paper and the glitter are expected to cover the floor. But no worries, these very able adults also know when it’s time to clean up. Like after eating the chocolate chip cookies.
3. They love them some kid food.
Grilled cheese. Mac n Cheese. Pizza. Popsicles. Ice cream. Oh that list that forever continues. These Kidults love it all! So when their kids are throwing a fit, going through their picky stage, they won’t mind eating their old favorites. They also have improved on the recipes so now they’re more awesome and sometimes more healthy so the kids will develop a better palette.
4. They love all things coloring.
Kidults already can be found pretty-fying their coloring books, painting in the sun, or doodling at work. So when their child comes home and wants to color or try something new they learned in art class, these people will jump at the opportunity. Welcome to hours of bonding that their children will remember for a lifetime.
5. Imagination is their middle name.
Building blanket forts to watch movies, camping in the backyard, or pretending to be someone their not, are games that all children love. And Kidults are down for anything their children throw at them. Now their kids will have flowing imaginations just like their older parents.
6. Cartoons is a fave pasttime of theirs.
Watching Saturday morning cartoons, or cartoon network, or Disney movies is something these childlike adults do whenever their in need of some down time. So when their child wants to watch Despicable Me thirty times in a row, they won’t be complaining. They also love the minions.
7. Their kid’s outfit choices won’t bother them.
Kidults also believe they can be whatever they want to be. Meaning they can wear whatever they want, when they want to. So if their lil kiddo wants to go out in a superman cape to the grocery store, these parents will make a game of it. They will just be on a mission to save the world and buy all the snacks!
8. They understand the important of naps.
After a full day, or a long night, kid adults sometimes need to take a nap to refresh for the day. Monkey see, monkey do. Meaning their children will understand and love taking naps too. Meaning everybody will be happy by dinner time.
Just be thankful there’s another adult in the mix. Somebody has to supervise.
