The strength of family bonding

This topic is of extreme importance to me because during most of my childhood years, Family bonding wasn’t something I experienced substantially. I spent most of my years at a friend’s house, outside playing or at school. Being deprived of such a bond, I looked for these types of qualities in the families of my acquaintances. Never blaming my mother but always a little resentful. I observed how other people handled their household and noticed that it was very different from mine. And I admired it. Back then, Dinner time was something we all cherished and respected. Families would love to gather around the dinner table and talk about their day. Talking allowed parents to get a better understanding of what their child’s day consisted of, the friends they had made, the problems they were having, And the achievements that they had accomplished. Research states, Eating together promotes positive child development and I believe it. Dinner time gave them a feeling of appreciation and created a unique bond of openness. Communicating such feelings gave our generation an advantage sociably. Seeing that we had a limited amount of technology, We had to work harder to exchange words with one another, Like write letters, which made our breed a little bit more knowledgeable. Education was of more importance and parents reprimanded their children very sternly, Using our neighbors and friends as leverage for our behavior. If we didn’t complete the task at hand or chores, Then privileges would be taken away. Going outside or spending time with friends was a reward that made us highly excited but instead of driving to a friend’s house, We would ride our bikes, Increasing our health and energy throughout the day. There was no PS4, No Wii, Just good old fashion parks and imagination. As I grew older, I saw the significance of family time dwindle away. Children were no longer playing outside, Families looked segregated, Instead of conversation at the dinner table now you had phones. Obesity rates started to increase and our skills to interact sociably slowly disintegrated. With the rise of this new era, Family togetherness took a turn for the worst. Everyone became infatuated with having the most modern gadgets. They started to replace sustenance with substances. After realizing this downfall, I vowed after having my first child never to let this time and age change the way. In my opinion, we should be raising our children. People have become so dependent on technology, they have lost sight of what really matters. Which is something that isn’t materialistic. It’s a bond, With people that matter the most, Your family. Whether it’s creating new family traditions or spending holidays together, Everyone should play their part to try to make more memorable moments together.