Our site uses cookies to make your experience on this site even better. We hope you think that is sweet.
Indian culture is known for its age-old traditions and beliefs in joint family system. With the rapid growth of the Indian economy, there have been considerable changes in the lifestyle of newer generations. Geographical relocations for work and better opportunities have forced people to break away from their families and live away from home. This brings a huge change in eating habits, style of living, perspectives, and communication patterns. Yet there is a constant yearning to go back to the old ways and get connected with the cultural roots.
For centuries, the joint family system successfully prevailed and parents with their children and grandchildren lived under one roof. Everyone was treated as equals, and because no one had to travel to far off lands for work and money, the family could easily stay together. However, the ages old tradition of a joint family is a passing phenomenon these days, and where in rare cases it is still prevailing, it is showing signs of decay.
Most Indian adults have an inherent desire and preference to stay with their parents owing to the cultural upbringing. Since the time of birth, we see our grandparents, uncles and aunts staying together. However, increased independence and mobility have paved way for many joint families to collapse. The Indian joint family system has had the blow of modernization, urbanization and industrialization as well. Though some economic reasons have made it seemingly impossible to stay together under one roof, but most of Indians still understand and value the importance of grandparents and extended families in our lives.
When a child is born, the first help for the mother is usually from an older woman in the family. She is the one who guides the mother of the new-born on how to take care of the child, recounting her own experiences. As the child grows and matures, he feels secure and confident in the environment which is made safer by the presence of caring grandparents. The grandparents love their grandchildren unconditionally and are usually willing to do things that they missed out doing for their own children.
In an era when both the parents might be going out for work, the grandparents may offer solid support at home. They can look after the children with a personal touch that can’t be bought at any price. Parents can completely trust the grandparents being in charge of their children.
On the other hand, children staying away from their grandparents might never get emotionally attached with them. They might get to see their grandparents only once or twice a year and such a short period that would hardly be good enough to strengthen the emotional bonding. Even the grandparents might choose to stay detached to avoid the pangs of separation. As a result, our tomorrow may get completely disconnected and unaware of our yesterday.
Off late, with modernization and urbanization, the Indian family system has often been a topic of debate. As with anything and everything in life, there are advantages and disadvantages of joint family systems. However, the advantages seem to outweigh the disadvantages, and the joint family system could be given one serious thought. Read on!
Nevertheless, a wise and sensible leader of the family who can keep discrimination at bay can still run a joint family efficiently. With changes in the society and ways of thinking and living, a little compromise now and then can make everyone avail the wonderful benefits of a joint family system.
Come on, sell the idea of signing up with us in two lines so well that they HAVE to sign up.
10 Best Bouncers For Babies
10 Best Swaddling Blankets For Your Baby
10 Positive Changes In Men After They Become Fathers
5 Thoughtful Big Brother Gifts for Toddlers
8 Amazing Sex Secrets For New Parents
Get regular updates, great recommendations and other right stuff at the right time.