3. Not Having Consistent Family Dinners
It is easy for families to become overscheduled as children are involved in extracurricular activities after school. When time is short, one of the first things that is cut is dinner at home together and it is often replaced with fast food, eating on-the-go, or an ala carte dinner in the kitchen that kids can grab as they come and go from home. What’s missing is that valuable time for talk, reconnection, and family time around the dinner table each evening.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks makes reference to some recent studies on family mealtimes. “The number of those who report that their ‘whole family usually eats dinner together’ has declined 33 percent. This is most concerning because the time a family spends together ‘eating meals at home [is] the strongest predictor of children’s academic achievement and psychological adjustment.’ Family mealtimes have also been shown to be a strong bulwark against children’s smoking, drinking, or using drugs. There is inspired wisdom in this advice to parents: what your children really want for dinner is you.”[4]
To avoid this, be aware of how your commitments will impact your family and how much time it will be taking away from being together. On busy days, plan ahead so that dinners can be fast and easy. There may be times when you will have to be prepared to say no to certain activities or obligations.
To avoid this, be aware of how your commitments will impact your family and how much time it will be taking away from being together. On busy days, plan ahead so that dinners can be fast and easy. There may be times when you will have to be prepared to say no to certain activities or obligations.
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