A dying tradition

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In my family of three and soon to be four, we have had a tradition passed down on both sides of the family. Our family tradition goes on almost daily, if not every day, family dinners. I find that family dinners are very important not just for my family but everyone’s family. Family dinners bring together all or most of the members together at one time, where we can talk about our day, school, friends, how we are feeling and what we are doing otherwise. In addition to having better communication, family dinners create joyful memories for my family and I. As well as beautiful memories being made, by having family dinners I know my children, husband, and I will be eating a well balanced meal. Having this tradition is very important to me for all of these reasons. Communication is very important when keeping a family together. Without communication, to me a family is not just that, a family; they are more so roommates or neighbors living under one roof. When growing up I remember hearing voices from all around me talking like there was no tomorrow. Being able to listen to everyone’s day and how they were feeling was really nice to have growing up. I felt really special to be included in my older sibling’s life because I was not otherwise. When my family is at the dinner table we are able to ask each other how our day is going, what we did that day, what we have planned for the future, dreams we have, how school is going, and many more things we might not get to talk about on a regular basis. I cannot wait for the day when my children are in school and have more to talk about, like it was when I was younger. Communication is important in any relationship; weather is a couple, or an entire family. Eating dinner as a family can also make it easier for your children to talk with you on a more personal level perhaps with you about private matters. Keeping in touch with
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