It is an extended family system consisting of a group of people (i.e., grandparents, children, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc.) generally living under a single roof, worshipping a common deity and holding common property. The two advantages of a joint family system are:
(a) Conservation of economic resources Joint family system secures economy of expenditure, since things are purchased at wholesale prices. Also, duplication of household articles and commodities is not there.
(b) Fosters social virtues in children Virtues like sacrifice, affection, cooperation, spirit of social service and sharing responsibilities are cultivated amongst children because they live in a group. Also, elders can check the undesirable and anti-social tendencies of the young children.