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Jyothi S A's avatar

Even though share & care is more for the Bonsai, to understand relationship & values, joint family environment ( if not Banyan) at least growing with Ajji & Tata will be good .

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M R Prasanna's avatar

True and well said Jyothi. So long as Ajji & Tata are not sidelined when kids grow up.

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VIJAYA PARTHASARATHY's avatar

Banyan to Bonsai - very interesting article. It made me remember our younger days spent in the Joint family in Mysore. Now we're all in Bonsai. It's a pity that we may not see Banyan again.

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M R Prasanna's avatar

you spoke the truth Viji. Those were the days...

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Tarun Kunzru's avatar

In the end it's relationships that build a common network. The family tree is but a genetic connect outdated as an operating unit. What drives this relationship network is commonality - interests, values, temprement and dependance. The world is "truly flat". The Banyan tree isn't.

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M R Prasanna's avatar

A very different perspective.

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