Comic Books
"To others, she's the world's greatest heroine, but she's more than that to us! She's the daughter we dearly love!"
— Edna Danvers, The Unknown Supergirl
Fanfic
No man likes to see his daughter taking a pounding. Even though Kara's done her fair share of pounding, and more, I assure you. But I've come to accept it, and she needs our support. So she's got it, from myself and Allura. And we'll be there for her next match— and as many as we can make afterward.
— Zor-El, Kara of Rokyn
"You guys are the best parents anyone, anywhere could ever ask for. I can honestly say, I wouldn't be the man I am today if it weren't for the both of you."
— Clark Kent, New Beginnings (Smallville)
Films — Animation
"My name is Tim. And I had the greatest parents."
— Adult Tim narrating his childhood, The Boss Baby
"Those girls totally adore you. I bet you're a fun dad."
— Lucy to Gru about his daughters, Despicable Me 2
Rodney: Dad, I know you kind of felt bad when I was growing up...that you couldn't give me a lot of stuff. But you gave me the most important thing: You believed in me.
Herb: From the second you were born.
— Robots
Literature
"You gave [your son] someone to run to. No matter what he did or what went wrong. I think that's bigger than the big mistakes."
— Wulan, Six of Crows
Live-Action TV
"If anything happens to me, promise you'll take care of my sons. I don't want them to have to go to college!"
— Tracy Jordan, 30 Rock
"Anybody who knows any of your kids, how they turned out, they'd wish they could have talked to you when they were raising their own."
— Gormley to Frank, Blue Bloods
"Oh bull, bull! Will is not a coat that you hang in the closet, then pick it up when you're ready to wear it. His life goes on. He's not supposed to be here for you, you're supposed to be here for him!"
— Uncle Phil, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
"I don't usually talk like this in public, but... fuck it. Today's a very special day today. My mom and dad's anniversary. And they deserve all the happiness in the world. 'Cause... they're really good parents. Not just to me, but they were good to my cousin Daniel, too. And my friends. When they need it."
— Willie Jack, Reservation Dogs
Music
Baby, I can't wait to know
What do you think about things
Believe me, I will always be there, so
You can tell me anything and I'll listen
What do you think about things
Believe me, I will always be there, so
You can tell me anything and I'll listen
— Daði Freyr, "Think About Things" - Iceland's entry for the cancelled 2020 Eurovision Song Contest
I wanna tell the whole world about a friend of mine
This little light of mine and I'm finna let it shine
I'm finna take y'all back to them better times
I'm finna talk about my mama if y'all don't mind
I was three years old when you and I moved to the Chi
Late December, harsh winter gave me a cold
You fixed me up something that was good for my soul
Famous homemade chicken soup, can I have another bowl?
You work late nights just to keep on the lights
Mommy got me training wheels so I could keep on my bike
And you would give anything in this world
Michael Jackson leather and a glove, but didn't give me a curl
And you never put no man over me
And I love you for that, mommy, can't you see?
Seven years old, caught you with tears in your eyes
'Cause a nigga cheatin', telling you lies, then I started to cry
As we knelt on the kitchen floor
I said mommy I'ma love you 'til you don't hurt no more
And when I'm older, you ain't gotta work no more
And I'ma get you that mansion that we couldn't afford
See you're unbreakable, unmistakable
Highly capable, lady that's makin' loot
A livin' legend too, just look at what heaven do
Send us an angel, and I thank you
This little light of mine and I'm finna let it shine
I'm finna take y'all back to them better times
I'm finna talk about my mama if y'all don't mind
I was three years old when you and I moved to the Chi
Late December, harsh winter gave me a cold
You fixed me up something that was good for my soul
Famous homemade chicken soup, can I have another bowl?
You work late nights just to keep on the lights
Mommy got me training wheels so I could keep on my bike
And you would give anything in this world
Michael Jackson leather and a glove, but didn't give me a curl
And you never put no man over me
And I love you for that, mommy, can't you see?
Seven years old, caught you with tears in your eyes
'Cause a nigga cheatin', telling you lies, then I started to cry
As we knelt on the kitchen floor
I said mommy I'ma love you 'til you don't hurt no more
And when I'm older, you ain't gotta work no more
And I'ma get you that mansion that we couldn't afford
See you're unbreakable, unmistakable
Highly capable, lady that's makin' loot
A livin' legend too, just look at what heaven do
Send us an angel, and I thank you
— Kanye West, "Hey Mama"
Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me
And then
Spin me around 'till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure
I was loved
If I could get another chance
Another walk
Another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love love love
To dance with my father again
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me
And then
Spin me around 'till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure
I was loved
If I could get another chance
Another walk
Another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love love love
To dance with my father again
— Luther Vandross, "Dance With My Father"
Quotes
F...You are my friend.
A...You are my ally.
T...You are my teacher.
H...You are my hero.
E...You are my example.
R...You are my rock.
A...You are my ally.
T...You are my teacher.
H...You are my hero.
E...You are my example.
R...You are my rock.
— K. Williams
Video Games
"She always told me she was scared of not being good enough. I always comforted her about it. I was always there for her."
—Jeanne's Father, The Brains And The Brawn
Igniculus: So much feeling, I wish I knew,
Aurora, what does a father do?
Aurora, what does a father do?
Aurora: A father tucks you into bed,
He holds you when you are sad,
He always knows what to do
He is the best friend you ever had.
He holds you when you are sad,
He always knows what to do
He is the best friend you ever had.
Igniculus: How can one father do all that?
Aurora: That is what fathers are good at.
Web Animation
Blake: How can you still love me after what I did?
Ghira: Blake... Your mother and I will always love you.
Blake: You were right. I shouted at you and yelled at you. But you were right. I called you cowards!
Ghira: It's okay.
Blake: I should have left the White Fang with you and Mom. I should've listened to you, and I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry.
Ghira: Blake, it's fine. We never held anything against you, and I never feared you would fail. The only thing I ever feared was that you would fall down the wrong path, and I am so proud to see you haven't.
Blake: But I did! I was—
Ghira: And you pulled yourself out. You came back. There aren't many who possess that kind of strength and even fewer that have the courage to face their demons again. Vale, Mountain Glenn, Beacon - you confronted the White Fang time after time.
Blake: I didn't do it alone.
Ghira: No, you didn't. Which is why I wanted to ask you... why did you leave Vale? Why did you leave your friends behind?
Ghira: Blake... Your mother and I will always love you.
Blake: You were right. I shouted at you and yelled at you. But you were right. I called you cowards!
Ghira: It's okay.
Blake: I should have left the White Fang with you and Mom. I should've listened to you, and I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry.
Ghira: Blake, it's fine. We never held anything against you, and I never feared you would fail. The only thing I ever feared was that you would fall down the wrong path, and I am so proud to see you haven't.
Blake: But I did! I was—
Ghira: And you pulled yourself out. You came back. There aren't many who possess that kind of strength and even fewer that have the courage to face their demons again. Vale, Mountain Glenn, Beacon - you confronted the White Fang time after time.
Blake: I didn't do it alone.
Ghira: No, you didn't. Which is why I wanted to ask you... why did you leave Vale? Why did you leave your friends behind?
Web Original
Kali Belladonna: We decided to use a new age parenting style where we're both emotionally and physically present and our daughter grows up in a happy and healthy environment.
Jaques Schnee: None taken.
Raven Branwen: None taken.
RWBY Recaps' version of the RWBY scene above
Western Animation
"You and your brother are my entire world. I thought about you every day I was gone, and every night when I went to sleep, I would lie awake missing you so much, it would ache."
— Hakoda, Avatar: The Last Airbender
"My dad was no superhero. He didn't save the world from the near apocalypse of '09. He never went toe-to-toe with Mr. Freeze, but he was a good man just the same. Even after he and mom got divorced he always tried to do the right thing. My brother and I were always provided for. When mom couldn't quite make the bills he always helped out. Tried to teach me right from wrong. Would've too if I ever listened to him. And he never laid a hand on me, although Lord knows I was asking for it."
— Terry McGinnis, Batman Beyond
"And before we close, I have a very special award: the best father and son in the class. Not just because he'd do anything for his son, but because his son would do anything for him... Congratulations, Goofy!"
— Wanda Jean (Class Reunion coordinator), Goof Troop
Mom, it's your birthday
Thanks for all the care and love you give,
Not to mention the meals,
At times I get kinda nervous,
And forget to tell you how I feel
I'm a little high strung
It's just because I'm young
Mom, I adore ya
And I'll do anything for ya...
Although my brothers make me frantic,
(Ooh, ooh, aah...)
With every single crazy antic,
(with every single crazy antic...)
And when I'm bouncing off the walls,
(Ooh...)
You're the one who stays calm!
(You're the one who stays calm)
Because you love me for who I am,
I'll always love you, Mom!
(Doo-doo-oooooo)
Thanks for all the care and love you give,
Not to mention the meals,
At times I get kinda nervous,
And forget to tell you how I feel
I'm a little high strung
It's just because I'm young
Mom, I adore ya
And I'll do anything for ya...
Although my brothers make me frantic,
(Ooh, ooh, aah...)
With every single crazy antic,
(with every single crazy antic...)
And when I'm bouncing off the walls,
(Ooh...)
You're the one who stays calm!
(You're the one who stays calm)
Because you love me for who I am,
I'll always love you, Mom!
(Doo-doo-oooooo)
— Candace, Phineas, and Ferb, "I Love You Mom", Phineas and Ferb
