I think that the message of the song is about the parent that is an workaholic ... that is, works long hours but neglects their time with the family as a compromise. They may do this because they feel they need to provide, but as the lyrics state "love is the price we pay", "harder to stay" etc. etc. That is perhaps part of the reason for them working the long hours is because they can't "cope" with family life ...
In the end it probably comes from the point of view of child. That is, we'd rather you walk away from that life/job than us.
I think that the message of the song is about the parent that is an workaholic ... that is, works long hours but neglects their time with the family as a compromise. They may do this because they feel they need to provide, but as the lyrics state "love is the price we pay", "harder to stay" etc. etc. That is perhaps part of the reason for them working the long hours is because they can't "cope" with family life ...
In the end it probably comes from the point of view of child. That is, we'd rather you walk away from that life/job than us.