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Isn't 'kin' an easy one here ? Genetic closeness first and foremost.

• femiagbabiaka 2y ago
  To deconstruct/interrogate your statement: What does "genetic closeness" mean? Humans are all "genetically close." So then maybe you mean "phenotypical closeness"? But then of course people who are "phenotypically close" kill and oppress each other in droves all the time. Or maybe you mean family? I live in probably the most atomized society in the world, familial bonds are extremely thin here in the U.S. -- it's 100% expected that you'll leave family forever as a coming of age as early as possible.
  • BlueTemplar 2y ago
    > it's 100% expected that you'll leave family forever as a coming of age as early as possible I don't believe you.
    • femiagbabiaka 2y ago
      You don't have to believe me, just look at the statistics: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/03/24/the-demographics-of-multigenerational-households/ https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/03/24/the-dem... The number of multi-generational households has increased significantly... to 18%. In one of the most expensive housing economies in the world. There's extreme stigma against living with your family once you reach adulthood.