IMPORTANCE OF HAVING FAMILY MEAL
Unfortunately, the family meal where much of the art of conversation is mastered is not even a part of many homes today. With most families not eating together, many other opportunities for nurturing are also lost. The family meal is where manners are learned, as well as gratefulness for the gifts of food and family, and appreciation for those who provided and prepared the meal. It is a wonderful setting for teaching respect for parents and learning the art of loving hospitality toward guests. Many practical (but vanishing) skills are learned by children of all ages, such as the proper setting of a table, cooking and baking skills, stewardship in using produce and leftovers in a timely fashion, nutrition, cleanliness in food preparation, careful dishwashing, etc. This is also a great time to be with Mom. Working together with our children in all aspects of life—cleaning the house, raking leaves, running errands, and fixing broken things are all part of mentoring and essential to the successful preparation of our children for adulthood.
Janice
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