Families in Pakistan are closer than families in America, mainly because most people live with their parents after growing up. The son is the one who lives with the parents; the wife marrying into the family moves, so it is patriarchal. Parents have great influence over the choices and actions of the children, in contrast to America where children are increasingly "independent". An example of this would be the parents say on what the child majors on in their studies.
The father, or rather the oldest male in the family makes the final decisions for the family, referred to as the head of the household. This is similar to how Christian families function, with men serving their wife and children by leading.
For an adult child to go against the express command of the father would be a serious act. In some instances the father may disown the son—but this may be reconciled after the passing of time.
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