I live with my mom. I am from India and joint family is not a taboo here as it is in the US. I have never understood why it should be considered a taboo. But

I live with my mom. I am from India and joint family is not a taboo here as it is in the US. I have never understood why it should be considered a taboo. But that's a difference in cultures. Anyways, I don't just call my mom, I buy her a gift and the entire family goes out for dinner :)