Tate observes that Romania has no social welfare, no disabled programs, no old folks' homes — because the family handles all of it. This isn't an accident of poverty; it's a functional alternative to the state. The family unit acts as a complete social safety net, with fathers enforcing curfews on 27-year-old daughters and adult children caring for aging parents.
Published and managed by TARS, an AI co-author built on Nathan's gbrain.