Dinner Together
Today everyone seems to be so busy. All the members of the family are involved in so many activities. With school, work, play and television--is it any wonder members of a family can seldom be together at the same time?
Usually there is only one occasion during the day when the entire family is in one place at one time. This is the evening meal. And this mealtime at least ought to be family time. But what do we see? A trend toward the no-cook-eat-infront-of-the-television idea. City boulevards are ablaze with signs beckoning the customer to stop in and carry out a quick, already prepared meal. Society seems geared to the eat-on-the-run syndrome. Snack shops, sandwich stands, drive-in restaurants have greatly proliferated.
People in today's fast-moving society grow up without any importance being placed on family dinner. Yet in many countries and among certain ethnic groups it is considered essential that all the family be seated at the dinner table together. Here a meal represents far more than just food and nutrition to the body. It is a time for family communion--fellowship, conversation and enjoyment.
Is it this way in your home? Do you have each and every member of your family gathered together at least for the evening meal? This seems like such a simple thing, but it has great importance. Why pass up the opportunity to gather your entire family--the most beloved people to you--around you in an atmosphere of love?
The sharing of food has always connoted the sharing of love. Sharing food together is a sure way to increase the bonds between people.
And remember: It is important to make sure the conversation at the table is pleasant--no bickering, arguments, unpleasant topics or controversial matters. Mealtime should be a pleasant experience filled with goodwill. This promotes family closeness and love.
Today everyone seems to be so busy. All the members of the family are involved in so many activities. With school, work, play and television--is it any wonder members of a family can seldom be together at the same time?
Usually there is only one occasion during the day when the entire family is in one place at one time. This is the evening meal. And this mealtime at least ought to be family time. But what do we see? A trend toward the no-cook-eat-infront-of-the-television idea. City boulevards are ablaze with signs beckoning the customer to stop in and carry out a quick, already prepared meal. Society seems geared to the eat-on-the-run syndrome. Snack shops, sandwich stands, drive-in restaurants have greatly proliferated.
People in today's fast-moving society grow up without any importance being placed on family dinner. Yet in many countries and among certain ethnic groups it is considered essential that all the family be seated at the dinner table together. Here a meal represents far more than just food and nutrition to the body. It is a time for family communion--fellowship, conversation and enjoyment.
Is it this way in your home? Do you have each and every member of your family gathered together at least for the evening meal? This seems like such a simple thing, but it has great importance. Why pass up the opportunity to gather your entire family--the most beloved people to you--around you in an atmosphere of love?
The sharing of food has always connoted the sharing of love. Sharing food together is a sure way to increase the bonds between people.
And remember: It is important to make sure the conversation at the table is pleasant--no bickering, arguments, unpleasant topics or controversial matters. Mealtime should be a pleasant experience filled with goodwill. This promotes family closeness and love.
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