Family

Do families benefit from eating dinner together every night?

For

Regular meals together strengthen communication and connection.

Against

Forcing schedules can cause stress and resentment in busy families.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • It really gives all of us the opportunity to connect each and every day.
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  • Yes. It's nice to spend time together and talk over a meal.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • I think the time spent together is the important part- it doesn’t have to be over food.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • FWIW, not every family eats together.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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