We now have "helicopter parents" who hover over every move their child makes, "boomerang babies" for children who treat their parents' homes less like an empty nest and more like a revolving door, and "half-full nests," which are
empty nesters whose time is filled by parents who need care.
As they enter this new stage of life,
Empty Nesters are excited about products and ideas to help them cook for two," says General Mills home economist Lynn Vettel.
Commenting on the research, Toth said, "Being an
empty nester allows consumers to celebrate their newfound freedom by experimenting with new food products, trying new cooking ingredients and - importantly - reconnecting with their spouse.
I suggest
empty nesters take their time and look carefully," Rhoades said.
While most
empty nesters opt to stay put, 25% will buy a new home--whether it is smaller, larger, or a vacation getaway.
The Sydney Morning Herald identified the Aussie
empty nesters as Catherine and Robert Lawton, 54 and 57, who are flying to different parts of the world after their three adult daughters have left home.
For both younger and older
empty nesters, the top destination for an extended break is the US followed by Australia and New Zealand and then the Caribbean.
The neighborhood is ideal for first-time home buyers, young families and
empty nesters looking to downsize to a more easily managed home.
Sian Spear, sales director for Persimmon Wales, said: ``Among the homes attracting
empty nesters are apartments, and we have noticed that three of our developments have proved particularly popular.
While about one-third of
Empty Nesters are sad that their children have left the home, the majority cite freedom, more time for themselves and the opportunity for closer relationships with their spouse as the benefits of Empty Nesting.
Among lifestyle groups, residents in struggling urban cores seem to be raising the most glasses, while among behavior stages, established couples are mixing up the most drinks, followed by
empty nesters.
According to Beninati, the developments will offer all of the amenities of newly constructed apartments and will be priced to attract a buyer demographic of young professionals and
empty nesters that to date have been priced out of the new construction market in Greenwich.
For the
empty nesters who get involved, it gives them a chance to nurture someone a long way from home for nine months.
Within each segment, individual lifecycle stages are also specified as key determinants of consumption behavior: young singles, young married without children, young married with a child under 10, married with children between 10 and 20, working age
empty nesters, retired
empty nesters, and retired old singles.
While startup families in cosmopolitan centers are the biggest purchasers of such products by a wide margin, and other households with children small and big are also regular buyers, many established couples,
empty nesters and senior couples are indulging their inner kids, too - and perhaps making sweet memories with grandchildren or other younger relatives as well.
