Family Life Has Ceased To Exist

Eating together as a family is shown to be beneficial in many ways – socially, emotionally and nutritionally.
When eating in a family environment we learn to socialise with others and understand dietary disciplines such as not eating too fast, waiting for others to finish before leaving the table, and simple things like not speaking with a mouth full of food.

Emotionally, studies have shown that children who frequently eat with their families have better results at school, are less depressed, less likely to drink alcohol, smoke or take drugs than children who eat with their families less than twice a week.
Children thrive on routines which make them feel secure and loved.
Regular meal times all together give children the opportunity to discuss problems with family members.
It relaxes and encourages them to wind down.
They are better friends with their siblings and learn to respect others around the table.

Unfortunately, family life has ceased to exist for a large majority of people.