calypso-speaks:

Parents: *yell at their children*

Parents: *hold their children to unattainable standards that they themselves couldn’t even achieve*

Parents: *project toxic feelings into their kids*

Parents: *are emotionally and verbally abusive to their kids*

Parents: *do not cater to the emotional needs of their children*

Kids: *get older*

Kids: *don’t want to foster a relationship with their parents*

Parents: OMG what did I do wrong? I’ve always tried to raise you right. You’re so ungrateful for cutting me out of your life.