Unlike the nuclear family model prevalent in the West, Indian society has traditionally revolved around the joint family . Grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins often live under one roof. This structure dictates everything from meal preparation (large quantities, shared plates) to financial decisions and child-rearing practices.
Unlike the nuclear family model prevalent in the West, Indian society has traditionally revolved around the joint family . Grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins often live under one roof. This structure dictates everything from meal preparation (large quantities, shared plates) to financial decisions and child-rearing practices.
