I think you are right on the "not mom/dad" thing. I've lost count of how many times people say they can't clip their cats nails. I just take the cat, hold him/her tight and tell them to "SIT STILL" and proceed to do it.
The owner just stands there with the dumbest look on their face like they can't believe their cat is behaving
The owner just stands there with the dumbest look on their face like they can't believe their cat is behaving