In India, the family is considered the basic unit of society. The traditional Indian family is a joint family system, where multiple generations live together under one roof. This system is based on the principles of respect, obedience, and sacrifice. The family is headed by the eldest male member, known as the "patriarch," who makes important decisions and is responsible for the well-being of the family.
Breakfast is idli with coconut chutney, eaten standing up or in five minutes flat. Lunchboxes are packed with chapati-rolls or leftover pulao . Amma writes “All the best” on a sticky note and slips it inside the daughter’s geometry box.