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There are a lot of comparisons between kids and certain pets, and it makes sense. Human children need solid routines, regular schedules, rules, and dedicated bonding time with Mom and\/or Dad, and it’s the same thing with high-maintenance dogs, cats, and even birds<\/a>. Charlie Jr. is a Cockatoo<\/strong> on the surface, but this Cockatoo’s wake-up routine is all toddler energy!<\/p>\n Living in Charlie’s world means waking Dad up at the crack of dawn (because playtime is life) while the spare human<\/a> films from a safe distance. Luckily, Dad knows he’s the favorite pet parent and takes it all on the chin to keep his little toddler bird<\/a> happy.<\/p>\n This busy boy spends all of his free time waiting for Dad to come home<\/a> from work, wake up, or stop whatever he’s doing to play, dance, and rock out together. If Mom tries to interject, Charlie gives her a warning<\/a> to back off!<\/p>\n Related: Cockatoo’s Perfect Mimicry of Mom Filing Nails Is Too Funny<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Age is nothing but a number when it comes to Charlie. He may be 26, but his heart is all excited kid if it involves Dad. Sometimes he’ll cave and give Mom some love, but it’s rare.<\/p>\n Of all the reasons Charlie has become a viral Cockatoo<\/a> many times over, it still always comes back to his favorite person and the time they spend together.<\/p>\n Birds as intelligent as Charlie really are compared to human toddlers<\/a>, and it’s because they’re as smart as 3- to 4-year-olds in terms of cognitive ability, comprehension, and complex problem-solving skills. It’s pretty amazing what all the things they’re capable of understanding.<\/p>\n With that, they should be treated with the same level of care, including having a routine to keep them on track. Consistent morning routines<\/a> help reduce anxiety, make them feel safe, loved, and secure, and keep behavior in check. Just like toddlers, Cockatoos<\/a> need structure, and it begins with the morning schedule, setting the tone for the day.<\/p>\n So, while Charlie’s mom and dad wish they could sleep late and take a more casual approach to the day, it’s not happening on Charlie’s watch. His house, his rules!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/strong><\/a>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. There are a lot of comparisons between kids and certain pets, and it makes sense. Human children need solid routines, regular schedules, rules, and dedicated bonding time with Mom and\/or Dad, and it’s the same thing with high-maintenance dogs, cats, and even birds. 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