| Generations ago, family dining was something that | | | | are people who truly care about you and support |
| was usually experienced on a nightly basis. Families | | | | you in your endeavors. People that we can call at |
| sat down together as a family and had a meal | | | | the drop of a hat, cry to, yell at, are there |
| together. Usually this was the dinner or "supper" | | | | whenever we need them. Since the world is now |
| meal. During this time, they discussed the day's | | | | so stressful and face paced, without the family |
| events, and addressed any problems or issues | | | | dining experience we tend to forget all that we |
| someone may have. At this time no one involved | | | | have in life. This kind of environment also |
| considered it an appointment or chore, it was | | | | encourages everyone involved to talk and to |
| something that was just done and done together. | | | | trust. This is especially beneficial for children. There |
| Unfortunately, the majority of families no longer | | | | may be something on a child's mind that they |
| have the family dining experience. We use the | | | | have not found the right time to talk about. Often |
| excuse of being too busy, having different | | | | these issues arise at the family dining table. |
| schedules, and just not having the time to all sit | | | | Children also feel loved and comfortable enough to |
| down together at once. Sadly, many do not see | | | | bring the subject up at this time. |
| why this experience is so important to still | | | | If you no longer practice a family dining |
| experience. | | | | experience, consider bring it back to your family. |
| The family dining experience is still so important, | | | | You may have a difficult time getting everyone |
| as it brings family together. The experience is not | | | | on board due to crazy and stressful lives, but |
| only beneficial to the children and young adults | | | | once you do you will all be able to reap the |
| involved, but to the entire family. Since every | | | | benefits as a family. Your family will then look |
| one's life is so stressful and fast paced, by slowing | | | | forward to experiencing the next one. Hopefully |
| down, having a meal, and catching up, it allows | | | | this will be the beginning of a tradition that will |
| everyone to clear their head and regroup. It also | | | | never be thrown to the wayside again because of |
| allows you to leave the table knowing that there | | | | busy schedules. |