As much as it is true that our parents would want us to stay happy and healthy, but we also cannot deny that they will feel lonely most of the time despite having their SO besides them.

That being said, we have our life to lead as we begin our new chapter. Keeping all those in mind, explain your concerns to your mum - in person (preferably) or otherwise through the phone call.

You mentioned that you have a youngest sibling who is still staying at home. How's the relationship between your sibling and you? You might also want to share your circumstances with your youngest sibling and he/she will need to understand it. Let him/her know that there will be a time when is his/her turn to leave the home, and imagine the same scenario on him (that being said, do emphasize the importance of a family).

Why is that important? When physical contacts are being greatly reduced, there will be bound of some misunderstanding just arose from parents. There will be thoughts like, "oh, our children have changed so much that they don't care about us anymore", "if only our children were here now" and so on. Your youngest sibling who is staying home will likely be the one noticing all those, and could help to try to explain on behalf of you all.

Despite all that, your mum probably might still find it hard to accept, and like you said, she probably will feel rejected. I think this is expected and reasonable, and I think it will takes time.

So next would be of post-actions. Mark and set reminders of your parents birthday or all other events. Always give a call and check out upon them. Leverage on the current technology, for example, having a Skype video call once a month or so (depending on your preference). Don't forget about your youngest sibling as well, who also could be a reliable source of information on checking out your parents being.

After all, she is your mum. So maybe have some faith in her?

(Just a gentle reminder) And I think most would have know, but as we are growing old, so does our parents. So be there for their side when they need us, for it might be too late when they are not around anymore.

As much as it is true that our parents would want us to stay happy and healthy, but we also cannot deny that they will feel lonely most of the time despite having their SO besides them.

That being said, we have our life to lead as we begin our new chapter. Keeping all those in mind, be truthful and explain your concerns to your mum - in person (preferably) or otherwise through the phone call.

You mentioned that you have a youngest sibling who is still staying at home. How's the relationship between your sibling and you? You might also want to share your circumstances with your youngest sibling and he/she will need to understand it. Let him/her know that there will be a time when is his/her turn to leave the home, and imagine the same scenario on him (that being said, do emphasize the importance of a family).

Why is that important? When physical contacts are being greatly reduced, there will be bound of some misunderstanding just arose from parents. There will be thoughts like, "oh, our children have changed so much that they don't care about us anymore", "if only our children were here now" and so on. Your youngest sibling who is staying home will likely be the one noticing all those, and could help to try to explain on behalf of you all.

Despite all that, your mum probably might still find it hard to accept, and like you said, she probably will feel rejected. I think this is expected and reasonable, and I think it will takes time.

So next would be of post-actions. Mark and set reminders of your parents birthday or all other events. Always give a call and check out upon them. Leverage on the current technology, for example, having a Skype video call once a month or so (depending on your preference). Don't forget about your youngest sibling as well, who also could be a reliable source of information on checking out your parents being.

After all, she is your mum. So maybe have some faith in her?

(Just a gentle reminder) And I think most would have know, but as we are growing old, so does our parents. So be there for their side when they need us, for it might be too late when they are not around anymore.