"In India, we don't plan for retirement. We plan for the next generation. And we feed them with our hands until we can no longer lift them."
Although purely joint families (multiple generations under one roof sharing a common kitchen) are declining in metros due to high living costs, the "joint family value system" persists through regular communication and shared decision-making. 2. A Day in the Life: Daily Routines
You do not truly understand Indian family lifestyle until you witness a festival. Diwali, Eid, Pongal, or Christmas—the family unit shifts into a higher gear.
"In India, we don't plan for retirement. We plan for the next generation. And we feed them with our hands until we can no longer lift them."
Although purely joint families (multiple generations under one roof sharing a common kitchen) are declining in metros due to high living costs, the "joint family value system" persists through regular communication and shared decision-making. 2. A Day in the Life: Daily Routines
You do not truly understand Indian family lifestyle until you witness a festival. Diwali, Eid, Pongal, or Christmas—the family unit shifts into a higher gear.