The shift in Indian family life is driven by urbanization, migration for employment, and a growing desire for individual autonomy.
In a small, cozy apartment in a Mumbai suburb, 45-year-old Rohan Sharma was busy in the kitchen, expertly flipping parathas on the stovetop. His wife, 38-year-old Priya, was setting the dining table with a vibrant tablecloth, stainless steel plates, and glasses filled with freshly squeezed orange juice. Their 12-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, was engrossed in her phone, scrolling through her social media feeds, while their 9-year-old son, Vihaan, was busy building a fort with his favorite toy cars. The shift in Indian family life is driven