For decades, the nuclear family was the ultimate goal.
For decades, the nuclear family was the ultimate goal. However, economic pressures, childcare costs, and loneliness are causing a major resurgence of the joint family system.Modern joint families offer incredible benefits: shared financial burdens, built-in childcare, and immense emotional support. The caveat is that modern couples demand privacy within this setup.
If you are open to a joint family, ensure you discuss space, financial contributions, and household chore distributions clearly before getting married to avoid deep-seated resentment later.
