So who sits in the middle??

I think it's great that parents like yours take an interest in your hobby. I wish my kids had an interest in the A body hobby. They were too busy with stick & ball sports, & my hobby took a back seat to that. Now that I'm in my late 60's, even my grandkids don't have any interest. When I take my car to the track, they are more interested in what I will buy them & being on "social" media.