Monday, December 3, 2007

Italian Family Life







Italians treasure their families. Most Italians have a network of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins that they see on a regular basis. It's usual for members of an extended family to gather frequently, sometimes weekly, to enjoy meals together. Sons live at home until well into their 20's, daughters are extremely close to their mothers, and parents often live in their children's homes to care for their grandchildren. Time with family is highly valued and family members make spending time together a top priority. Relationships in Italy are often very honest, because most Italians generally aren't shy about sharing their opinions about things.

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