Seven Deadly Sins

(Fairly certain this stemmed from parental conflict.  Children rarely do exactly what the parents expect, which causes friction.  It can be worse when the parent is so locked in how the world was when they were growing up that they can’t see the new challenges their children face.  So, you have incidents where adult children are treated like toddlers, idiots, or disappointments.  This kind of works off that concept.  Not a fan of the flow or word usage in a few lines, but it is what it is.)

You scoff at our decisions
Because they are not the ones you like

You criticize our choices
Because you believe you know best

You crow about your experience
Because you refuse to be told no

You swear that you took no help with us
Because your parents were always underfoot

You remind us of the damage that we do
Because you never made mistakes

You tell us about the horrid future that we build
Because you are the parental prophet

You pout and curse when we refuse your path
Because you are the most mature around

We tell you thank you, but please go away
Because we are not as stupid as you think