The joint family structure was highly valued for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A)it allowed more people to provide labor in agriculture.
B)younger family members would care for older ones.
C)sons would have children with wives they brought to live with them.
D)children would be hired out for menial tasks for supplemental income to the household.
E)unmarried daughters continued to live in the household and provide labor and services.

Question

The joint family structure was highly valued for all of the following reasons EXCEPT​
A)​it allowed more people to provide labor in agriculture.
B)​younger family members would care for older ones.
C)​sons would have children with wives they brought to live with them.
D)​children would be hired out for menial tasks for supplemental income to the household.
E)​unmarried daughters continued to live in the household and provide labor and services.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The joint family structure did not typically involve hiring out children for menial tasks. Rather, children were expected to contribute to the household in other ways, such as helping with chores or assisting with agriculture.

The Joint Family Structure Was Highly Valued for All of the Following