The Amish are known for their strong family values, dedication to hard work, and for their ability to produce high-quality furniture. The men work in the fields or the workshop all day. The women perform the household work and look after the children. The kids study their lessons and learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. And at the end of every day, the families gather around their dining tables to spend quality time together, share their day?s experiences, and to discuss their plans for tomorrow. It is at the dinner table that the family unit functions as a whole and the family bond strengthens.
The majority of us, however, do not live like the Amish. Life is busy and hectic and families spend most of their time spread thinly amongst various activities. While the adults spend their days working in various ?fields? and the children?s days are spent in the classrooms, actually getting a family together for an evening meal can prove to be very difficult. Dad has a late-night meeting. Mom has PTA. Little Bobby has football practice and Sweet Suzy has dance lessons. With such busy lives, family dinners are usually reserved for holidays and special occasions and are rarely considered the norm. This is a shame because the family who eats together, grows together.
