independent adj.
independence n.
pay rent v.
good parenting n. / bad parenting n.
"I can't be reliant on my parents."
cut off v. / helpless adj.
mummy's boy n. (UK) / mama's boy n. (USA)
accept the wishes of their child v.
"The best parents are those that let their children fly."
an empty nest n.
empty nesters n.
empty nest family n.
empty nest families n. (pl.)