Destitution: Respect For Elders

Son And Daughter Dept: When a granddaughter came to Toronto to study at Humber College, there was no question where she would live. The Grewals in India assumed she would stay with the Grewals in Brampton, where Balwant lives with his wife, his son and daughter-in-law and their three children, according to The Star. The close-knit extended family, which is rare in North America, has not only survived in India but thrived through hundreds of years of war and colonialism. Amid destitution, it provides a backbone to life in rural parts of the country. For those who left seeking better lives, it sustains their sense of belonging in far-flung lands. Its traditions sharing, caring and respect for elders play crucial roles in a country where there are no social services, few daycares or old-age homes and in a perfect world, Balwant Grewal s four children and nine grandchildren would live in one big house. Or in the same city. At the very least, in one country. It was understood, says Balwant. She is family and this is her home. As reported in the news.
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