EMOTIONS: Empty Nest Syndrome
Empty Nest Syndrome refers to feelings of depression, sadness, and/or
grief experienced by parents and caregivers after children come of age
and leave their childhood homes. This may occur when children go to
college or get married. Women are more likely than men to be affected;
often, when the nest is emptying, mothers are going through other
significant life events as well, such as menopause or caring for elderly
parents. Yet this doesn't mean that men are completely immune to Empty
Nest Syndrome. Men can experience similar feelings of loss regarding the
departure of their children.
More mothers work these days and therefore feel less emptiness when their children leave home. Also, an increasing number of adult children between 25 and 34 are now living with their parents at home. Psychologist Allan Scheinberg notes that these "boomerang kids" want the "limited responsibility of childhood and the privileges of adulthood." Children may also return home due to economics, divorce, extended education, drug or alcohol problems or temporary transitions.
More mothers work these days and therefore feel less emptiness when their children leave home. Also, an increasing number of adult children between 25 and 34 are now living with their parents at home. Psychologist Allan Scheinberg notes that these "boomerang kids" want the "limited responsibility of childhood and the privileges of adulthood." Children may also return home due to economics, divorce, extended education, drug or alcohol problems or temporary transitions.
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