Growing up we didn’t have a lot of money, but my mother always made sure we had dinner on the table… and that we sat together at the table to eat it. That’s the way I was brought up and so I thought that was the way everyone experienced dinner.
Today, I meet more and more families that don’t experience this wonderful family time. Many families with busy schedules are eating fast foods on the run. But, even if they are home, many families either take their food and wander off to various rooms, or “fend for themselves” and are responsible for finding/making their own dinners (even children). These families are missing the opportunity for some very important bonding time.
Sitting together at the dinner table brings the family together… even if only for a few minutes. During those few minutes, parents have the opportunity to catch up with their children and see what’s happening in their lives. Discussions about school, friends, sports activities, current news events and more are sure to arise… and you just may find out some things you didn’t know otherwise.
I know that everyone is busy today. Parents are working late, kids are involved with extracurricular activities… who has the time?! But making time to eat dinner together at the table at least several times a week will truly enhance your family’s relationships with one another.
More to come on this topic…
