Angelo and his wife just had their last child move out of the house. He and his wife had lived vicariously through their children, letting their sports activities and various achievements dominate their lives. Now, they may experience ________, which includes a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The situation described in the passage is a classic example of the empty nest syndrome, which refers to the feelings of loneliness and loss of purpose that parents may experience when their children leave the home.

Angelo and His Wife Just Had Their Last Child Move