The traditional "Joint Family" (where multiple generations live under one roof) remains a cherished ideal, though it is evolving. In urban centers, "Nuclear Families" are more common, yet the "extended family" is never truly far away. Weekend visits to grandparents, daily video calls with cousins, and the constant involvement of aunts and uncles in major life decisions remain the norm.
system involves three to four generations living under one roof, sharing a common kitchen and financial resources. While urban migration has seen a rise in nuclear families "Nuclear Families" are more common
: Research published in the International Journal of Indian Psychology explores how daily and celebratory family rituals foster personality traits like assertiveness and self-compassion among Indian youth. daily video calls with cousins