For fathers who do not make it home for dinner with their families could end up with more badly behaved children, a study says, even if they ate dinner with their mother each day.
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, family mealtimes have emerged as a vital space for parents and children to connect, communicate, and strengthen their bonds. Yet, the ever-increasing demands of work can pose a significant challenge to maintaining this cherished tradition.
Fathers who don t make it home for dinner with their families could end up with more badly behaved children, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships. But it can be difficult for busy parents to balance family and work life. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how parents job stress influences their attendance at family mealtimes, and in turn, children's socioemotional development.