This paper explores the phrase “shinseki no ko to o-tomari de iru kara” as a window into contemporary Japanese family practices. It argues that overnight stays (お泊まり, o-tomari) among cousins serve not only as childcare arrangements but also as informal mechanisms for reinforcing kinship bonds, socializing children, and providing respite for parents.

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