Saving the dying institution

The modern educational institutions are depriving us of our age-old institutions. One such institution is our Joint Family. When three generations live together, it is called joint family. The Joint Family system is the backbone of our culture and our heritage. When this will break, our culture and heritage will be lost. The modern educational institutions don't respect or don't propagate joint family institutions. Joint family institutions have immense benefits for our society. In a time, when we don't have good social security or health-care infrastructure, we need to invest into our joint family system. Look at some of the benefits of Joint family system:

Economic Support

1. Shared Resources: Pooling financial resources can help manage expenses better and provide economic stability.
2. Labor Sharing: Division of labor among family members can reduce individual workload and increase productivity, especially in agricultural or family-run businesses.

Emotional and Social Support

1. Emotional Support: Having a larger family network provides emotional stability and support during difficult times.
2. Socialization: Children and adults alike benefit from constant interaction, learning social norms, and developing interpersonal skills.

Childcare and Elderly Care

1. Childcare: Joint families provide a built-in support system for raising children, offering help with childcare and education.
2. Elderly Care: Older family members receive care and attention from multiple family members, ensuring their well-being.

Cultural and Traditional Continuity

1. Cultural Education: Joint families help in the transmission of cultural values, traditions, and practices to younger generations.
2. Festivals and Rituals: Celebrating festivals and rituals together strengthens family bonds and keeps traditions alive.

Safety and Security

1. Safety Net: In times of crisis, such as illness or financial trouble, the family acts as a safety net providing necessary support.
2. Conflict Resolution: Family elders often play a role in mediating conflicts and maintaining harmony within the family.

Psychological Benefits

1. Sense of Belonging: Living in a joint family creates a strong sense of belonging and identity.
2. Reduced Loneliness: The presence of multiple family members can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Educational Support

1. Mentorship: Younger family members can benefit from the knowledge and experience of older relatives, aiding in their education and career choices.
2. Resource Sharing: Sharing educational resources such as books, technology, and tuition costs can be more efficient in a joint family setup.

Every higher educational institution should start training the students in how to live in Joint Family system. It should be moral responsibility of every teacher and every academician to teach students about merits of Joint family system. They have taken so much benefits from Joint family system - now it is their responsibility to revive this system and strengthen it. Let us pray that our age old institutions like Join Family system survive and our generations derive full benefits of this great system.