Eating together is so important. And yes, as parents grow older, spending time with their child is the one thing that they cherish more than anything else. Eating together is a ritual that brings those who are at the table together in a way nothing else can. Our family ate together every night when our kids were growing up. It was only later our boys told us our family was not like anyone elses they knew. None of their friends ate family dinners. We were the weird ones apparently. The boys always had friends over and they were always welcome to eat dinner with us. We prayed together and asked God to bless them. Im sure for many this was also odd, but they kept coming back to dinner. I guess it didnt bother them that much. There is nothing as powerful as simply eating a meal with someone else and giving them your full attention while you are eating. Turn off the cell phones. Dont text someone. Just be fully present with the people who are there. Even Pope Francis recommended this simple practice as one of the best things families can do to raise happy kids.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 03:11:22 +0000
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