The thought of America being independent from Europe now meant she could flourish and be happy on her own. Comparing America to a baby who only depends on milk but then never eats meat is like America and Europe because America has not been on her own yet.
Britain led America astray. They never really protected America, but protected themselves. America wants to be at peace with France and Spain were they are at war with Britain.
Britain may be the parent country but they put shame on themselves. The king and his parasites are the one to call themselves the mother country of America.