"merryb" > wrote in message
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> When I was a kid, we always had dinner as a family, and I still think
> it's important- my dad insisted on dinner at 6:30! I recently heard
> that most families do not eat dinner together, and I find that rather
> sad. I do understand that with conflicting schedules that is not an
> option, but if it's possible, it's a good time to catch up on the day.
> How about you- is it important to you to dine as a family?


Yes, when I was a kid dinner was on the table no later than 6:00. And we
ate together as a family.

Jill