1 The few exceptions have provoked great tensionand grief within the family. They are one of the topics that require perhaps themost delicacy of anything I ask about.
2 The chronic problem of how to define family.In this case there are 2 nuclear families (brothers) sharing one house and eatingfrom the same kitchen. By using the term nuclear I try to indicate that the disputesinvolve only one brother and his children-- the other brother maintains neutralityas well as he can.