Daily life for a typical middle-class family is a structured cycle of resilience and shared effort:
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: The day often begins around 5:00 or 6:30 AM. Mothers are typically the first awake, preparing "tiffins" (lunch boxes) and tea, while fathers might catch up on news before the commute. Daily life for a typical middle-class family is
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: Historically, the "joint family" was the standard, featuring three to four generations living under one roof, sharing a common kitchen, and pooling financial resources.