Honey, I Shrunk the... Social Commentary??

Okay, so I was rewatching "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" the other day (because duh, it's a classic!) and something struck me. Like, yeah, it's a fun family adventure with giant Cheerios and scary scorpions, but what if it's also kinda... a commentary on how we treat kids? Hear me out. Szalinski (the dad) is SO caught up in his own work, his invention, proving himself – he's basically ignoring his kids and their emotional needs. He's literally miniaturizing them, making them insignificant in his life! And then, boom! They ARE insignificant, facing real dangers that he completely overlooked because he wasn't paying attention. Think about it: Amy wants to get a driver's license, but his too busy to teach her. Nick is just trying to make freinds. He's invalidating their experiences and aspirations until they're forced to literally fend for themselves in their own backyard. The whole lawnmower scene? A metaphor for the dangers kids face when adults aren't properly protecting them and preparing them for the world, maybe? Too deep? And the relationship between Ron and Russ Thompson Jr? At first, they're presented with the same stereotypes as their parents, but eventually it's their teamwork that keeps them alive. Maybe they were meant to represent the need for children to band together, despite their differences, to survive in a world that often understimates or ignores them? Am I stretching this too far? Let me know what you guys think; I'm probably obsessing over nothing lol. Honestly, all this makes me appreciate the ending even more. Szalinski finally sees his kids, not just as small beings under his care but as capable individuals who deserve his attention and respect. And that giant turkey at the end? That's a reward for surviving the jungle of childhood, right? Okay, I'm done rambling. What are your favorite moments? Besides, of course, the ant scene...RIP Anty :(