The value of joint family in the hindu system of society is very great . It occupies a very important place. In joint family system the property is shred by everyone and each has contribute his own dhardof manual and mental labour requird to keep the family going smoothly. In olden daly in villages staying with parent was considered as an asset. Ifthe abuses of the joint family system are avoided it is evident that the system is very helpful in promoting bothindividual and social. We lfare and progress.