Indian family systems, collectivistic society and psychotherapy - PMC
: Even in cities, many married sons live with their parents. This provides a critical safety net for childcare and elderly support.
While the traditional —comprising three to four generations sharing a single kitchen and "common purse"—remains a cultural ideal, urbanisation is driving a shift toward nuclear units .
Daily life is often governed by "invisible" schedules, largely managed by the women of the household.