Having family dinner togther is very important, but the American way of life makes it difficult. Children should never be left alone to fend for themselves. Manners and morals are not taught anymore. Cellphones control all lives and parents use all kinds of tech as babysitters. Whatever happened to road trips and conversation instead of head phones? There is no sense of community and elders are in the way. But, who cares as long as we can shop, shop, shop. What a waste of life! Buy more Chinese crap!

Great article. You hit the nail on the head!