Children feel the same emotions adults feel, but are far less capable of processing and dealing with feelings of sadness, anger, envy or shame. (babygaga.com)
Instead, empty nest syndrome is a phenomenon in which parents experience feelings of sadness and loss when the last child leaves home. (mayoclinic.org)
Symptoms often include intense feelings of sadness or anxiety, crying for no reason, or questioning whether they can handle parenthood. (health.com)