Family is like a box of different colors that may look different and ordinary alone but together, they put a beautiful painting on life’s canvas. How a person reacts to certain things pretty much depends on the upbringing. Three is a famous quote “Family is not an important thing. Its everything” by Michael J. Fox. Family structures have evolved due to the introduction of modern culture and financial conditions. There are two predominant forms of family - Nuclear family and joint family. Both have pros and cons, and selection depends on factors such as lifestyle, personal belief, finance, and cultural values. In this discussion of joint vs nuclear family let's see which one is better.
A joint family is where many generations and families of cousins live together. It includes the grandparents, uncle, aunt, and cousin in the family under one roof. A joint family has deep-rooted cultural values in them and always follows what the head of the person instructs.
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A joint family is where many generations and families of cousins live together. It includes the grandparents, uncle, aunt, and cousin in the family under one roof. A joint family has deep-rooted cultural values in them and always follows what the head of the person instructs.
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Topic | Joint Family | Nuclear Family |
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Size | Small - Typically 4-6 people | Large - More than 10 people |
Structure | Father, Mother, and Siblings | Grandparents, cousins, uncle, aunt and more |
Decision Making | Independent | Collective |
Privacy | A greater amount of privacy | A lesser amount of privacy |
Financial Stability | Dependent of One member | Multiple Members are earning |
Social Life | Less Social Life | Has greater social interactions |
Responsibilities | To one person | Shared responsibilities |
Cultural Value | Influenced by Modern Lifestyle | Influenced by Cultural value |
Families are the first school of a child and have a significant impact on the life of a kid. Opting for a nuclear and joint family depends on various factors such as finances, conflicts, growth, and modern values. In the debate of the nuclear family vs. joint family, neither the nuclear family nor the joint family is worse. Both have their characteristic, advantages, and disadvantages. It depends on the teaching of the family to children and their needs. A joint family is a better option for a person with too much responsibility and stress. Similarly for a girl who wants to do the job but a joint family don't allow her then the nuclear family is the better option.