You should maintain contact with family.
A few weeks ago, John moved away from his parents when he turned 18 and have not spoken with them since.
John wants to consider contacting his parents.
John gives a call to his parents to check up on how they are doing.
John decides to not bother contacting his parents and just focus on his own life.
John's parents are happy to hear from John as they build upon their relationship.
John and his parents becomes increasingly lonely as they drift apart from each other.