Counterviews
1. In practice, work is rarely shared equally; the burden of cooking and household chores often falls on a few members, usually the women of the house.
2. Moral values can be taught equally well in a nuclear family; values depend on the parents, not on the size of the family.
3. Many people in a small space lead to lack of privacy, clashes of opinion and frequent quarrels, which can spoil relations even between siblings and cousins.
4. Decisions are usually taken by the elders, so younger members may lose their freedom and independence; respect sometimes turns into fear.
5. A nuclear family is easier to manage financially, allows children more attention and helps members become self-reliant.