Huh, strict isn't the word I would use, but I can understand that. Once in a while, it does become a bit cloying.

[As William was becoming more of a young adult, he was beginning to chafe a little at being treated like a child, even by Kevin. But that was a personal issue.]

...you thought I needed to loosen up?

[There's a beat or two, but any potential annoyance quickly passes.]

I guess you are not wrong in that regard. I do hope you realize I actually do like you though.