-Family is a central part of both societies.

-Adult children stay at their parents' house for longer.

-Traditional gender roles in Spain are not as strict as in Chile.

-Families in Spain often rely on private institutions as a support system.

-It is normal to see multiple generations living together or having proximity.

-Family gatherings are a crucial part of the family unit.

-The family roles in Chile are very flexible with gender roles; for example, the mom and dad can share chores and childcare, but the traditional Spanish families are sometimes hierarchical with the parent roles.

-The social life in Chilean families is known as spending weekends together outside the house, like going to parks, to the cinema, beaches, or family gatherings. In Spain, family time is focused on a "big Sunday", like meals at home, watching movies at home, and cleaning the house together. All those activities just on a Sunday.