The Family Meal Table – What’s Happening at Yours?

Behavior at the table says a lot about behavior in general – what do our children learn at the family meal table?

If families would go through the process of having meals together (without media) over and over again through the years they would learn about:

Work and shared responsibility
Family values
Fellowship
Self control – eating things we like and things that are not our favorite; learning to listen vs. talk
Children learn to sit, focus and concentrate
Bible reading
Prayer
Manners, courtesies
Patience
Nutrition
Laughter
Memories
How to show respect to older people
How to create a pleasing atmosphere (sometimes with music, lighting, flowers, etc.)
Simple organization
Event planning

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Psalm 133:1

Our family regularly eats 2 meals (and sometimes a snack) each day together. These days and times are priceless. . .I pray you arrange your life in such a way that you take time to sit down and enjoy your table with your family!

Monica is a Christian Family Heritage Contact Mom in the Dallas, TX area. Monica, along with her husband Jim and eight children have managed several home-based and online businesses related to good health.