I think it's a delicate balance: children not wanting to move out but knowing it's okay if they do, that you won't make them feel guilty about it. My mother and grandmother made us feel guilty about even considering moving out (possibly due to trauma from losses earlier in their lives, but that's another story). Perhaps making sure children know you love and accept them no matter what is the goal?
The family dynamic changes when they can drive a car...not in a negative way...it just changes, All of a sudden those times you spent together become that much more special.
I think it's a delicate balance: children not wanting to move out but knowing it's okay if they do, that you won't make them feel guilty about it. My mother and grandmother made us feel guilty about even considering moving out (possibly due to trauma from losses earlier in their lives, but that's another story). Perhaps making sure children know you love and accept them no matter what is the goal?
The family dynamic changes when they can drive a car...not in a negative way...it just changes, All of a sudden those times you spent together become that much more special.