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Paterfamilias and family structure? - the_gracchi - 04-29-2020 Can someone clarify a details on the roman family unit and Paterfamilias? If in doubt, the time frame is late republic. I understand the role as being a legal, moral and social one of heading the family, and that family extended beyond what we might call family today, servants, slaves etc. But I don't understand the scope of it, in particular as to how they divided:
Any additional info would be appreciated too! RE: Paterfamilias and family structure? - Renatus - 04-30-2020 Broadly speaking, a paterfamilias had power over his children, of whatever age, and their children as long as he remained alive. Upon his death, his sons became sui juris but his grandchildren fell into the power of their fathers. A grandchild whose father had already died also became sui juris but, if they were too young to manage their own affairs, a tutor, possibly a brother or an uncle on their father's side, could be appointed as their tutor to look after their interests. |