I completely agree. We have always had mealtimes together, during the holidays we play a game of cards straight after supper (every evening!) . It’s so much a part of our routine, that a visiting teen asked what game we would be playing, she told us she loved knowing that it would be Whist or Newmarket! (With accompanying crisps and drinks!)
My daughter and her Swedish husband tell me that it is a Swedish custom to have tacos (or some other quick, family-friendly food) at home on a Friday evening, and to reserve consumption of sweets and snack foods for that occasion (plus public holidays). Interesting approach which seems to work well
We watch TV as a family at least once a week. At the minute it's the box set of Dr Who. My 21 yo's french girlfriend even joins in if a little confused.
I completely agree. We have always had mealtimes together, during the holidays we play a game of cards straight after supper (every evening!) . It’s so much a part of our routine, that a visiting teen asked what game we would be playing, she told us she loved knowing that it would be Whist or Newmarket! (With accompanying crisps and drinks!)
My daughter and her Swedish husband tell me that it is a Swedish custom to have tacos (or some other quick, family-friendly food) at home on a Friday evening, and to reserve consumption of sweets and snack foods for that occasion (plus public holidays). Interesting approach which seems to work well
We watch TV as a family at least once a week. At the minute it's the box set of Dr Who. My 21 yo's french girlfriend even joins in if a little confused.
Card games are another great joy.