Dominican Republic

Family Life

Whole families often live together, including the extended familiy. Each child, cousin, niece, or nephew is cared for equally. If one's nephew is in trouble, the aunt or uncle would take care of it as if the child was theirs. Many men may have more than one wife if they can support them, which makes for very large families. Women tend to be the leaders/caretakers of the household and both men and women work outside of the home. Some young boys may also work outside of the home if the family is in need of money.

*I believe that family is very important to people in the Dominican because they all live together and care for each other's children as if they were their own. 

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