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merryb > wrote:

> 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?

I can't imagine not doing it.
My neighbor's family never ate supper until everyone was home, even if
it was 9:30 p.m.
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Barb,
http://web.me.com/barbschaller September 5, 2011