It's mean to want your child to leave.
Troy is talking to his teenage son about getting a job and saving his money which his son is resisting.
Troy wants to give his son motivation to find a job.
Troy tells his son that if he gets a job now he can retire earlier and do whatever he wants for the second half of his life.
Troy tells his son that if he doesn't get a job he'll get kicked out of the house and can live on his own.
Troy's son begins to understand the idea behind getting a job right away and becomes more open to it.
Troy's son is filled with fear and uncertainty and is under massive pressure suddenly that's crushing him.