tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post5406465127906677286..comments2024-03-15T22:00:36.095-07:00Comments on Dr. Kathy McCoy: Living Fully in Midlife and Beyond: Stalled Launches and Boomerangs: The Nest That Won't EmptyDr. Kathy McCoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-44509107510500084752011-08-04T04:15:02.134-07:002011-08-04T04:15:02.134-07:00Oh dear, I have visions of my last-born outstaying...Oh dear, I have visions of my last-born outstaying his welcome. He was 22 this week and in the last year of studies. Living in a big city, all my kids stayed at home to study (cheaper). I am relieved that my older two are safely married and in their own homes (nearby). I am afraid I am inclined to make my youngest's life somewhat unpleasant always complaining about the state of his room etc. in the hope that he will clear out as soon as possible. Always welcome back to visit of course.fiftyoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372578925298011630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-42200061276073342642011-08-01T21:52:48.156-07:002011-08-01T21:52:48.156-07:00Good post. It gave me a lot of food for thought. ...Good post. It gave me a lot of food for thought. Our son is still at home even though he finished college and has a job (but very low pay.) It's an issue that we just haven't dealt with. There i go, practicing avoidance behavior again!<br />Jann aka #1NanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-44099281125176231272011-08-01T18:16:06.450-07:002011-08-01T18:16:06.450-07:00You covered the topic well. I once dated a guy wh...You covered the topic well. I once dated a guy who was really the surrogate spouse for his mother. It was a sad deal. Now, at nearly age 60, he is disabled and still living at home. His mother had a life. He sadly did not.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-87553150107198810352011-08-01T15:16:33.997-07:002011-08-01T15:16:33.997-07:00I grew up chaffing and wanting my independence. I ...I grew up chaffing and wanting my independence. I loved my family very much but I couldn't wait to leave. My Father's parting words were, "Come back to visit any time, but not to stay." There was no cruelty in his words and I always felt welcome to visit anytime. It was just how things were done in those days. You are right. Things have changed so much for so many reasons.<br />Arkansas PattiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754684819908801536.post-59646072317670765572011-08-01T09:19:05.371-07:002011-08-01T09:19:05.371-07:00Though some parents are too nurturing to throw the...Though some parents are too nurturing to throw their children from the nest, if a parent is single, he or she may not really want a child leaving the nest because of not learning independence themselves. Unfortunately, I've seen this stunt the child's social growth.Barbara Ferrellhttp://www.barbaraferrell.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com