Family time is one of the most important times in a child’s life. I am very aware that there are things that get in the way, but nonetheless, all families should make time for something this important. My family and I spend a lot of time together, including every dinner. Even when my father is away on business, my mother, sister, and I sit down at the table to eat and discuss our day. We don’t watch television, we talk and have fun together. As a teenager, hanging out with my parents is not the most fun thing I do but I feel it is necessary. I learn from them every time we talk, whether it is about my dad’s job or my mother’s day.

I did a little research on the "family table" idea. Statistics show that only 50% of families sit down to dinner together each night. That’s a shame because researchers claim that kids who have these regular family dinners have better grades, better behavior, and a larger vocabulary. They are also less likely to smoke, drink, do drugs