Family life in mexico
By: Danny Castillo
Stucture
Parent and kid relationship
relationship
- Parent is higher
- Goes off age, eldest male child is in charge
- oldest often favored
- The eldest male child in particular is expected to care for his parents in old age and support his siblings if parents cannot do so. Specifically, this may mean providing housing for his parents
Gender roles
Gender roles
the father is the leader and provides economic support, while the mother and daughters are responsible for the domestic duties of cooking, cleaning, sewing, and childcare. female family members keep cultural traditions alive, and participate in religious ceremonies.
Fun facts
- family ties representing lifelong commitments of mutual support.
- The eldest male child in particular is expected to care for his parents in old age and support his siblings if parents cannot do so.
- Family unity and responsibility are high priorities
- Immigration of one or more family members to the United States or elsewhere to work is common and has mixed effects on the family unit.
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