Do you think that "Dinner" has been left behind? With everyone in a?

Question

rush these days do you think the family dinner hour should make a come back so that families can enjoy great conversation and hear about each others day?

Answer 1

Yes! Studies of students who are high achievers found one common thread: they were all from homes where the family always had dinner together. This makes sense to me, because in my house, the dinner table was where we learned many life lessons. We were required to use good table manners and be considerate of each other as we all shared what we had done during the day. Questions on social issues were often raised, and we were all encouraged to speak our minds, with the only requirement being that we could justify our opinions with some facts. We had a bookcase in the dining room, and often when someone asked a question, my mom said, "Let's look it up" and we had to use the dictionary, World book, or Bible encyclopedia.

Answer 2

It would be wonderful if family dinners made a comeback. I look back on my life in a large family, and it was always a must that all of us be at the table at dinner hour, and especially on Sundays. These were special times. However in today's world with everyone not living in the same area, it becomes more difficult as the family members grow up and move away. The sharing that goes on around a family dinner terrible is a precious thing to be treasured, so for anyone who can bring this back it would be to their benefit. I guess part of the problem in not having these special times is also because both parents are working, and maybe on different schedules, so it takes an all out effort on everyone's part to pull this off.

Answer 3

When I was a kid, dinner was always a family thing. But we weren't allowed to talk, put our elbows on the table or make faces at each other. No drinking milk until you ate everything on the plate first. No washing down something you hated and chew your food forty times before swallowing. After dinner, when we asked to be excused we would go read for a half hour then come into the living room and explain what we had just read. Unless it was a weekend. Then if we understood what we had read we could stay up to watch Bonanza. We learned quickly to love reading and how to watch Bonanza by reading everything they gave us early and just skim over in order not to miss any of the show. Otherwise we had to go read some more. Then the TV was turned off and we had to explain again what we read. This didn't endear us to each other when the others had to miss Bonanza because we were slouches. That was 'our' family life from 'dinner' on.

Answer 4

We used to live in a two story flat, and every evening my mom would stick her head out of the front room window and YELL,
each of our names that it was time for dinner, and that it was time to come in. What was funny was there were seven (7) kids in our family and now that I think about it. All the neighbors knew when we were eating. Such was life in the Hood back then. But the neighbors never complained, and some others were doing the same. We all used to play outside all day long, and just knew when it was time to come in. Or we got the call from MOM!!!! And my mother had a loud voice, so that I'm sure you could hear her for blocks.

Answer 5

For some families I guess that it would be impossible. Some married people have to work different hours and if some teens in the house have a job or some school activity to attend or practice for this also makes it difficult. There are times when I do miss it though. My husband and I eat supper in front of the TV.

Answer 6

Its hard to believe that dinner together is a thing of the past, who would have ever thought.I am so glad I got to grow up in the 50's. It would be so much better for every one if a simple thing like family dinner hour could have been saved. Its funny you knew what time supper was and you were just home,didn't even need to think about it, You just knew you had to be there.

Answer 7

Although I live alone, I still have my dinner hour!..It's the highlight of my evening after work.

As I watch my kids though I see why they have such a hard time having the traditional dinner hour. My daughters run hither and yon, taking their kids to various post school events, sports, shopping etc. and often have to wing the dinner hour. My son doesn't get home until after 7 pm for work and he and his wife often fast food it during the week. Today's world is so daggum hectic! Not like the past when many moms stayed at home and dinner was ready when the Dad arrived [like with me]

Answer 8

I wish it would make a come back. When I grew up we all sat down for dinner together, and that is how I raised my family. My husband and I eat dinner together every night. It might be in front of the TV, but we spend some time together and we talk.

Answer 9

Now don't get mean about it! Yes, we 'religious floozies' will all be gone and out of your sight. Here's the deal, we get taken away to a better place. Some religious people try to explain this to you and maybe get carried away, are too zealous. Think of it this way, they are just trying to get you to say you want to come to the party. It's not the 'religious floozies' job (or right) to judge you, only invite you to come along. If you don't want to go, that's your choice and no one can make it for you. To answer your question, I absolutely DO NOT want to be left behind nor do I expect to be.

Answer 10

I really think it would be a wonderful idea. A bonding experience for all. Too many times people are so wrapped up in their activities that their family members have no clue what is going on in each others lives.