Leaving the nest is the act of moving out of the housing provided by one's parents or guardians, often considered as part of the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
[3] In a 1987 survey, young people identified their reasons for leaving the nest, which seemed to be of either social or financial nature.
[4] The top reasons included; marriage, co-habitation, education, independence, inter-family conflict, and employment.
"On time"[definition needed] nest leavers tend to be more securely attached, as well as have higher autonomy.
As for those who left the nest later on, they tend to show more insecure attachment styles and have lower rates of involvement in romantic relationships.