Papa Farnsworth had five daughters,
and he brought them up in style.
He insisted they act proper,
though they never seemed to smile.

They learned poise and elocution,
and to wear the proper clothes.
They served tea to lady callers,
but they had no time for beaus.

Papa thought no swain was worthy,
so his daughters never wed.
No young heirs when he departed,
thus his Farnsworth line went dead.

Then in time, the maids grew bitter
left unplucked upon the vine.
Without Papa there to steer them,
all their polish ceased to shine.

Parents shouldn't pick the pathway.
It is not their place to choose.
If they push their will too strongly,
everyone involved may lose.