about their day and then listening to what they say. Kids should be free to choose their own places at the table and be asked to help with all aspects of dinner preparation, service, and cleanup.
Improves Communication Skills
According to a study conducted in Canada that followed the same group of children from infancy through childhood, children who had positive meal experiences with their families when they were six years old exhibited a variety of positive outcomes when they were six than when they were ten years old.
Children may become better communicators as a result of the social interaction and discussions about current events that take place around the dinner table.
Helps Kids Bounce Back From Cyberbullying
One in five young people is a victim of cyberbullying, making it an epidemic. Cyberbullying has been linked to increased rates of anxiety, despair, and drug addiction, according to a review of over 19,000 kids published in JAMA Pediatrics.
The research authors point out that frequent contact with family members makes it easier for parents to guide their children and have honest conversations with them. Teens who ate supper with their family often (preferably four or more times a week) were less likely to experience adverse outcomes as a consequence of bullying.
Used To Supplement Family Therapy
According to a study done in 2016, the patterns that families follow at mealtimes may provide some insight into the dynamics of their relationships in counseling.
Using what they’ve picked up in therapy, families may put their newly discovered self-assurance in their respective responsibilities and the manner in which they communicate with one another to the test over the course of a meal.