Why Living in a Joint Family is Better for Children?

• By Kintree
• November 30, 2023
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• By Kintree
• November 30, 2023

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As a parent, we are always searching for the best resources for our child’s development and growth. However, sometimes we fail to notice that the best ones available are indeed the people around us. There is nothing more important in this world than our family.

Families play the most crucial role not only in our lives but also in our child’s development. They help kids inculcate the right attitude towards the world around them. Even though nuclear families provide the flexibility to live life as we desire, there always remains a sense of nostalgia and connection about living under one roof with your near and dear ones in a big house.

Trust us when we say if you are living in a joint family and have a kid, you should thank your stars because families living together are the best living examples for your child’s growth and development. They introduce our children to the nitty gritty of living in society. This early foundation is the stepping stone of how well children adjust. And not just this, there are other reasons why living in a joint family is better for children. Some of the reasons are listed below:

Art of sharing

Nowadays, it is rare to see a child share with others. However, children who live in joint families instil the virtue of sharing and giving at an early age. They share gadgets, games, and food with cousins and learn the importance of sharing with others which plays a pivotal role in the child’s overall growth and personality.

Companionship

When children grow up in a joint family, they have other kids their age grow up with them. Therefore, they never make them feel alone, especially if their parents are working professionals. This companionship helps them avoid bad company.

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Prepares your kid for the outside world

Growing up in a joint family, children experience various situations and scenarios which help prepare them for the outside world. Being around people with different personality traits prepares them to blend with society.

Being respectful

Children growing up in extended families are naturally respectful to others. With elders living around, kids learn to respect elders and behave around them. They also become disciplined as joint families usually have the same routine. 

More time with your kid

Living in a joint family means that you get to spend more time with your kids. When you live with your extended family, family members share the responsibilities. Therefore, you don’t have to do all the chores alone. Having additional support means that you spend quality time with your children. 

Sadly, these days the number of joint families is declining. And if you are living in a nuclear family, you can still imbibe these values in your kids. With Kintree, you can find your long-lost relatives and stay in touch with them.

Use our free family tree maker and start making your extended family tree. The purpose of a family tree is to know more about your extended family and enlighten your children about their family stories. Here is a step-by-step guide to making your family tree chart on Kintree 

Step 1: Download the Kintree app and create your profile.

Step 2: Complete the onboarding process and go to the family tree section

Step 3: Click on the add member button and fill in all the details of the family member

Step 4: Click on save, repeat this process to add all your family members, and your family tree chart is ready.

Also, when you add a family member to your tree, you will get their login details. Copy the details and share them with your family members. They can use these details to log into their account. Once you connect with your family on Kintree, you can share family photos and videos and connect with them from your Foreroom wall.

Isn’t this an excellent way to introduce your kids to their extended family?

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