- Family values are traditionally values learned and reinforced within a family, such as those of high moral standards and discipline. You need not look any further than your dining table for a place to share these high standards. Over a decade of research confirms what good parents have always known. Sharing a family meal is good for the soul, the brain and the health of everyone in the family. There is in fact a correlation between regular family dinners around a dining table and behavior parents want to see in their children.
- Lower rates of substance abuse and teen pregnancy.
- Better attendance at school, higher grade-point averages and self-esteem.
- Advanced vocabulary and communication skills.
- Lowers rates of obesity and eating disorders in children and adolescents.
- Lower instances of depression.
Sharing a meal together as a family is more important today than ever before because of the current distractions outside the home and the increased bombardment of information due to modern technology. Families need a safe place to discuss ideas within the understanding and caring company of their family. Parents need a routine to connect with their kids. The dining room, away from the television and other distractions, is the perfect place for families to gather to share good nutrition and good conversation. Make it a cell phone free zone! 
