Sorry to tell you. Controling parents exist independent of the times. Them calling the police on you is a classic abusive move which is shitty behavior in it self, but the strain on society is fucked up as well. Classic narcist behavior. We love our parents either way deep down, but no need to make excuses for them. Go be happy, enjoy your life, do better with your kids. Help them become independent while being safe. Trust me they will still love you. Stop the cycle. <3
There is a case of someone clowning against the glass and falling down with the glass and dying from it. So… Fear validated?
Edit: Gary Hoy was the dude. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Garry_Hoy