子こ離ばなれ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

parents' ability to let go of their children; parents' independence from their children

Refers to a parent's emotional and practical ability to allow their child to become independent, or the process of achieving that separation. Often used in contexts of parenting and child development.

• 子こ離ばなれできない親おやが増ふえている。

  The number of parents who can't let go of their children is increasing.

• 子こ離ばなれは、親おやにとっても子こにとっても大たい切せつな過か程ていだ。

  Letting go is an important process for both parents and children.