To be sad or to be happy

Don't think of it as a loss, think of it more as the more freedom you give them and the more you allow them to live their life, the less they will want to REALLY leave home. The more they feel like you're a friend that trust them as well as a mother, the more they will keep coming back to you when they need you :)

From my opinion I feel giving freedom and independence to your child is good......because they will know/learn how to hold the responsibility....I think you are not being selfish at all,as you show love and cares towards her kids..

Hello give her the freedom, but you need to be watchful, most guys and guys fall in the wrong track, in teen age only, we have to watch and give them right guidence.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Professor

No you are not being selfish.....even if you are, you earned the right to be. It is natural. No one is looking forward to when their kids no longer need them. In the mean time, don't think about the future too much, just enjoy them while your kid is still young.

That's normal. A lot of grown ups and adults share their story of amazement by how their parents are still being so tied up to them. The common scenario between parents and kids relationship is that kids remain as kids in their parents eyes no matter what their age is. You're not being selfish at all. That's how a tender, loving and caring mom feels towards her kids. However, prepare yourself whenever INDEPENDENT DAY comes. Let them fly and learn things on their own. As long as you know they're safe and on the right track, let them be. You'll be surprised by how much they've grown up yet still remain to be loving kids. Agree? XD

For me maybe giving independence to your daughter is good. It will give her the cue that you give her trust that she needs. Don't be afraid of anything, be positive. Just guide her and show her your love in a more expressive way.