They are always available to intervene when there are conflicts. Far from imposing punishments, they seek solutions. They also offer a perspective different from that of the parents and, when necessary, set limits, but without the burden of demanding them. They are an emotional refuge where children and young people find advice, trust, complicity, and understanding; furthermore, they never lose (or almost never...) their desire to play. Uncles and aunts are essential figures within the family system. Despite the fact that society, and consequently the family structure, has evolved toward new formulas, they continue to have influence and can even become role models, helping, ultimately, to build a tribe.