Thursday, March 3, 2016
I just read the chapter in our textbook about the family and media. There were many things that were eye opening to me about how much families use media, but the thing that I keep thinking about is media use during dinner or family meals. It made me reflect on what I do while I am eating meals with my husband or even by myself. I have noticed that when I eat alone, I tend to turn on Netflix or the TV to entertain me. However, I am now realizing that this is probably not the best thing to do. I have also noticed that sometimes when my husband and I are eating dinner together, we will be looking at our phones or some other type of media instead of interacting with each other. I have made it my goal this week to cut out media while I am eating meals, especially with my husband, and see if I notice any differences. I am sure it will be much better for me and I will not feel like I am wasting so much time.
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I'm in a "dinner group" with some people from my apartment complex this semester. We take turns cooking and we all eat together. The other night someone commented about how nice it was to take time to just sit, eat, and interact with each other. I realized that it was something really simple, but it made such a difference in my day. I feel more fulfilled, happier, and less stressed just from taking time to interact with real people during dinner.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! As a kid, we always ate dinner around the table. But, I notice that I eat meals in front of the TV when I'm by myself or with my wife. My parents would be so disappointed. Thanks for this insightful post!
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