When children grown up and leave home parents most frequently report feeling?

Oh, dude, when kids finally fly the coop, parents often report feeling a mix of emotions, like freedom, sadness, and relief. It's like a rollercoaster of empty nest syndrome, where they're simultaneously thrilled to have the house to themselves but also missing the chaos of having their little tornadoes around. So, yeah, it's a whole emotional whirlwind for them.