Family: Main source of Nutrition

The family is the basic unit of society. This is where basic skills and knowledge are gained, values are formed, and experiences are learned. It is the main source of nutrition, not only for the body but more importantly, for the soul. Our character is honed inside the home and is tested outside of it.

Life is undeniably fast-paced now and members of the family, especially parents, allocate less time to family meals due to the demands of daily living. Mom and Dad have to stay late at the office to meet their deadlines in order to earn money to feed the children. Older sister or brother spends more time with classmates because they have to finish school works.

We think that we are doing the right thing, because it is the best way to put food on the table. With the economic challenges we have to face these days, we tend to put more importance on providing the best education, food, and material things to keep our children safe from the bad elements of society. But think again! Are we really doing the best for the family?

Family meals are regarded as a meeting point in everyday life where children learn their culture and the norms of civilized behaviour. Experts in adolescent studies say that eating together as a family leads to a well-balanced character. Children who spend time with parents and siblings at the dinner table more often are less likely to drink, smoke, do drugs, get depressed, engage in pre-marital sex, and develop eating disorders. They are more likely to do well in school and become well-rounded adults.

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Posted by Denz on Mar 14 2009. Filed under lifeStyle, thoughts & ideas. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.