India's Joint Family System: A Breakdown Fueled by Consumerism?

Imagine a big family living together, like grandparents, parents, and kids all in one house.

The article says that a long time ago, this was common in India, and it was like a safety net because everyone helped each other.

Then, the article claims that people from the West wanted to sell more stuff, so they encouraged people to live in smaller families so they would buy more things.

The article also says that this change made people lonely and caused other problems.

Now, the article suggests going back to having big families to feel happier and spend more time with each other.