A new type of joint family
The old joint family broke up due to industrialization and consequent education and empowerment of women. Quarrels within the joint family arise mostly because of intolerance and antagonism between wives. In the old set up all such bickerings were smothered by the patriarch, who was a dictator.
The nuclear family is very much handicapped to face day to day problems which all families have to face. Getting ready to go to work, attending to the needs of children, contacting offices for redressal of grievances, going to bank or making reservation etc. etc – there are endless worries for each.
In the industrialized society, a bond develops between workers of the same institution. It may be the school or the factory or government department.
The proposed joint family may may be a spacious accommodation or a cluster of apartments, depending upon the number of nuclear families deciding to live with a common kitchen, crèche, library and gymnasium. There will be enough grandmothers to look after the kids. If there is a doctor family, it is ideal.
We can save money and have fun and company. As it is voluntary, there will be no autocracy.
We can have picnics and other social activities. Each group will have a website if you like.
Do you like the idea?
The old joint family broke up due to industrialization and consequent education and empowerment of women. Quarrels within the joint family arise mostly because of intolerance and antagonism between wives. In the old set up all such bickerings were smothered by the patriarch, who was a dictator.
The nuclear family is very much handicapped to face day to day problems which all families have to face. Getting ready to go to work, attending to the needs of children, contacting offices for redressal of grievances, going to bank or making reservation etc. etc – there are endless worries for each.
In the industrialized society, a bond develops between workers of the same institution. It may be the school or the factory or government department.
The proposed joint family may may be a spacious accommodation or a cluster of apartments, depending upon the number of nuclear families deciding to live with a common kitchen, crèche, library and gymnasium. There will be enough grandmothers to look after the kids. If there is a doctor family, it is ideal.
We can save money and have fun and company. As it is voluntary, there will be no autocracy.
We can have picnics and other social activities. Each group will have a website if you like.
Do you like the idea?
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