Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of loneliness that parents/other guardian relatives may feel when one or more of their children leave home. A parent is a Father or Mother; one who sires or gives CHILD syndrome (or congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform erythroderma and limb defects) is a genetic disorder While more common in women, it can happen to both sexes. The marriage of a child can lead to similar feelings, with the role and influence of the parents often becoming less important compared to the new spouse. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS **************
A strong maternal or paternal bond between the parent and child can make the condition worse. The maternal bond is typically the relationship between a Mother and her child The paternal bond is typically the relationship between a Father and his child The role of the parent while the child is still living with them is more hands-on and immediate than is possible when they have moved out, particularly if the distance means that visits are difficult.
Social and cultural factors
Empty nest syndrome has become more prevalent in modern times, as the extended family is becoming less common than in past generations, and the elderly are left living by themselves. Extended family (or Joint family) is a term with several distinct meanings
In many cultures, such as those in Africa, India, Middle Eastern and East Asia, one's elderly parents were held in very high esteem and it was considered almost a duty to care for and respect them. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. In Confucian thought filial piety ( is one of the Virtues to be cultivated a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors In contrast to most Western societies, extended families were common in those places. However, nowadays, even in these countries, as cities become more Westernized and industrialized, values are gradually changing. It is sometimes rather inconvenient or impractical to live with or care extensively for one's parents in a modern setting. This is also true if these relatives were abusive or otherwise repressive. Abuse refers to the use or treatment of something (a person item substance concept or vocabulary that is harmful Empty Nest Syndrome is starting to surface in some of those nations as well, where traditional values come in conflict with Westernization. This has been especially the case for Hong Kong. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders [1].
References
- Webber, Christine and Delvin, David – "Empty-nest syndrome", referenced 22 February 2005
External links
- Article at Psychology Today
- FlownTheNest.com deals with the issue
- Tips to Help at ParentingTeens.about.com
Dictionary
empty nest syndrome
-noun
- a feeling of loneliness or depression experienced by some parents when their children have matured and left home
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