Patrilocal residence

Patrilocal residence is when a family lives near or with the husband's family. Let's pretend there is a boy named Timmy and a girl named Sally. Timmy and Sally fall in love and get married. If they have a patrilocal residence, it means they will live close to Timmy's family or maybe even in the same house as them.

Think about playing with your toys at home. When you play with toys that are not yours, you have to ask permission from the owner of those toys. That's exactly what happens when Sally moves into Timmy's family's home. She has to ask permission to do things or use things in the home.

This type of living arrangement is very common in many cultures around the world. It can help to keep families close and to take care of each other. It can also help family members share resources like food, labor, and money. However, it can also come with some challenges, like trying to get along with everyone in the family and respecting each other's privacy.