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Although much is written about families, the focus is typically limited to marriage and parenting. Here we'll explore how aunts and uncles contribute to the daily lives of parents and their children. Aunts and uncles complement the work of parents, act as second parents, and sometimes form entirely unique brands of friendship. Next to Kin examines the features of families that encourage closeness, how aunts and uncles go about mentoring children, and how adults are mentored by the very children for whom they are responsible.