The children can call more than one woman
"mother".
2.
The first wife can be called "mother" by some of
the other wives.
3.
If there is a family problem, the first wife
sorts it out. The husband sorts it
out.
4.
The sisters and brothers of the husband's wives
can also live in the family compound.
5.
If a grandparent lives with the family, he or
she is expected to help with the work. He/she is not expected
to help with the work. He/she is only expected to look after the
children when the mother is out.
6.
The most important members of the family are the
children. The most important
members of the family are the grandparents. If they are no longer
alive, then it is the father.