I think it is definitely possible for a transnational family to perform these functions; however, I don't think that all of these functions could be performed as fully as they could with a family that lived in the same household. In regards to the family featured in the video, it would certainly be harder for the parents to raise their son responsibly and offer emotional security since they are not close enough to monitor his every move or necessarily be there for him whenever he needs them, but not impossible. A transnational family like Antonio's can use communication technologies such as phones, Internet, and Skype to stay in contact. This type of communication can't fully take the place of face-to-face interaction, but can serve as a lesser
