Nice topic. Well the thing is we rarely see joint families these days. Our generation is of such where everyone tends to go their separate ways.
I know for me, its just me and my sister. No guys in the house. So one of us will always have our parents by our side. I don't want to part from my parents or have them live on their own in old age.
Its tough living in joint families sometimes, but it also depends on family to family.
One thing I know for sure is that my parents will always be with my sister or with me, but never alone. At old age, we wouldn't want to take any risk.
I respect anyone and everyone who still live in a joint family, happily ever after! :)
Tv shows tend to portray living in joint families negatively unfortunately. But that isn't always the case.