More Mish-Mash

Originally I wanted to write about a few more things I remembered about growing up but I read an article in one of my magazines and I started thinking about it. Actually, it does touch on my growing up years so I thought I would toss it out to all of you.

The article is entitled, "Dinner Time". It talks about having dinner together as a family. Most families today, do not eat meals at the same time. When I was young my family had dinner together every night. The article claims that family dining is disappearing. Teens are reported as saying it's because 'parents work late'. Parents, on the other hand, state the reason is 'conflicting schedules'. The other reasons are: families choose not to eat together, interference of teen activities, too busy and the all important- television watching that just can't be missed. My daughter has made sure her family does sit down at the table together. My grandson practices wrestling every evening after school but we do not eat until he comes home. It's very important to have that family time. It opens the lines of communication. You find out how days went, how school was, talk about classes or whatever else you want. Unless you communicate on the run. Kids running up and down the stairs....'hey how was your day', 'yeah..ok'. Gone. In and out the door,' want to talk about anything? ' no time'. That's what I've heard at some of my friends homes.
When I lived with my sister or my brother, meal times were special. We always ate together and we talked. I notice some families don't talk because the news is on. How sad that they lose out on the days activities in their family lives. Yes, local and world news are important but not as important as your family. I also learn a lot about what happens by accident. I can now catch up on what went on in my daughters teen years that I didn't know before. Imagine that!!