Stephan and Suzanne Have Just Waved Good-Bye to Their Youngest

question 83

Multiple Choice

Stephan and Suzanne have just waved good-bye to their youngest daughter as she leaves for her honeymoon;she is the last of their children to leave home.Stephan turns to Suzanne and says,"Free at last!" Suzanne feels happier than she has in years.Stephan and Suzanne are:

• A)suffering from the empty nest syndrome.
• B)emotionally unattached to their children.
• C)normal in their response to the departure of their children.
• D)living through their children's lives rather than living for themselves.

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