Why does it matter that families eat together?

Does it matter that families eat together? Answer the question for yourself, and think about as many reasons as you can in favour or against.

Now click on the picture below to see and read The New York Times slideshow of the same title and check whether any of the reasons you came up with are mentioned, while you learn about the different customs of American multicultural society.

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