I'm less inclined to be hypnotized by a mother, and I'm less inclined than others to get mushy with my dad.  However, I think my dad has been secretly mothering me because my mom is Asian and I'm 1/2 Asian 1/2 Caucasian.

I was successful and independent, but people said just talk to your family and my dad wants to shelter me all of a sudden all grown up and good.