One cannot understand Indian family lifestyle without understanding the community. The boundaries between family and neighbor are often non-existent.
Members often share a common kitchen and pool their financial resources into a single "purse".
The Beautiful Chaos: A Glimpse into the Heart of an Indian Home
: Unlike Western schedules, Indian families typically eat their heaviest meal—dinner—quite late, often between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM , after everyone has returned from work and tutoring. Hierarchical Respect