How Has The Traditional Family Changed Since The 1950's

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The traditional family meal today has drastically changed since the 1950s. The typical families in the 1950s usually meet around the table for dinner and discuss their day. The evening meal is like a chance to gather the little tribe together and to reconnect with one another. The conversations are spontaneous and unpredictable however, all negative topics are discouraged. It also seems like a reward for the day’s hard work.

It is the family meal that brings us closer to our own family. The relationships of the family is reinforced by shared experiences and time spent together. A shared meal is essential to the family since sitting down for a meal is great for the brain, the body and the spirit. Since it is more efficient, less expensive

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