Eating together as a family is commonly thought of as being healthy for family members and is a ritual many try to live up to. However, research into understanding family meals more thoroughly shows that different aspects of mealtimes—eating and feeding on the one hand and the atmosphere on the other—affect the social and economic aspects of family dining habits.
Studies show socio-economic status dictates family dining equity
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