I think what OP was referring to is the lack of compassion and empathy when the children move out. It’s often poorly done; permanently damaging the relationship

I think what OP was referring to is the lack of compassion and empathy when the children move out. It’s often poorly done; permanently damaging the relationship between parents and children. It’s like a switch flips. You’re independent now so magically you can handle all that entails. Don’t ask me, figure it out yourself.