Words Of a Feather

Mother A and Daughter B

Two women living in the same house in a family of three ducklings

Yin and Yang, always up and about fighting each other

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Mother A is determined, albeit stubborn to get what she wants

She will bark up any tree and demand as much as she can for her goal

Daughter B’s determination is more childish than one would think

Often whining, repeatedly begging, and complaining about “fairness” to get what she wants

And when neither of them get what they want, they get fussy

Mother A will lecture until she gets what she wants

Daughter B will complain

When they both want the same or a different thing,

Mother A’s “mature” entitlement clashed with

Daughter B’s obnoxious desire

Makes for plenty of arguing

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Mother A thinks she’s own the world for being a mother

That we must always give her what she wants, and it’s impossible to say “no”

Daughter B thinks every little thing has to be “fair”

She, a teenager, believes that every time she gives you something, you owe her back, no matter how small

Mother A will mention how she raised you, bought your clothes, and more

Just so you can get her a fork a few feet away

Daughter B will recall that one time six months ago when she gave you gum

And how if you don’t give her gum, it’s “not fair”, even if it really doesn’t matter

When they both want the other to do something for them, it doesn’t end well

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Mother A is loud and proud

She says this is her people’s way of speaking, but clearly

She’s just too ignorant to notice she’s bothering others

Daughter B is loud and “fun” whenever she’s with her friends

She’ll try to say I’m louder, but clearly

She’s just too ignorant to notice she’s bothering others

When both call their friends, they have a screaming match

Who can be the loudest and who can shut up the other first?

Bonus points if it’s during nighttime when people try to sleep

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Mother A will get mad over time

Her deep-seeded anger rising to the surface over every mistake a child makes

Sometimes too furious over something too little

Daughter B will get mad all the time

Oftentimes too furious over something too little

They will have their wars of passive-aggression, seeing who can judge who best

They will often tick each other off and act blamelessly

If both are upset, don’t even try to have a nice family dinner

Don’t even bother talking to them, as I do

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Mother A cares plenty about her appearance

She will only dress a certain way and will only let us dress a certain way

She will always be right and can never see herself as wrong

She will occasionally put her needs over common sense

If you dare question her, she will laugh and/or scowl

She will think of how any occasion will benefit her more than her children

Daughter B can think of herself often too much

Bothering others, yes, but apparently, her own needs are more important

If you want to sleep and you’re disturbed by her singing, it doesn’t matter

Because singing helps her sleep, not you

If you get sick on her birthday, her only concern will be:

“This is the worst birthday ever.”

In debate, unable to see the other side, is she

Spending the money of her parents without a care

Both women do things their way and their way alone

When their way is a detriment to others, those “others” can brush it off

They will always be the loudest and always garner the most attention

They care for others, but they care for themselves the most

Even if what they want isn’t best

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Mother A’s lack of concern is concerning

She will not mind if you trip and fall

If she says something wrong, she doesn’t think once to acknowledge it

If you’re gaining weight, she will notice and she will make it known without worrying how it may affect you

She gets annoyed if you’re upset too often

Then wonders why you refuse to tell her anything

Daughter B’s lack of concern is concerning

If she makes Daughter A cry by bothering her all night, she will roll her eyes as if it’s spilled milk

She will never once think how her actions affect others

She never once thinks that other people besides her have a life

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Mother A and Daughter B are complete opposites

And if you return this attitude to them, you’re the problem