The old tradition of families having meals together has not been frequent. This essay will analyze both the reasons and potential impacts of this issue.
On the one hand, there are several reasons that family members are getting together to have meals become rare. Firstly, family members such as parents and their children have heavier workloads and more hectic schedules due to work, study, or other activities than in the past. For example, Asian children have a lot of extra classes after school, which account for almost the amount of their time at home. Secondly, the consumption of fast food has become prevalent, which is more accessible and convenient. For instance, young people in Vietnam often grab a quick meal after a busy day at work or school instead of sitting down for a homemade family dinner.
On top of that, this trend has some effects on people’s lives. For the first drawback, shared meals together are a great opportunity for family members to interact with each other, without these activities, the family bond may begin to weaken, thereby parents are likely less connected with their children. Secondly, fast food has less nutrition than home-cooked food. Moreover, by eating out too much, the younger age group might be at risk of some chronic issues. For example, in some Western countries, fast food is one of the most common foods, which is the main factor contributing to the high rate of diabetes or heart disease in young people.
In conclusion, the disappearance of family meals can lead to detrimental effects. If not addressed immediately, this phenomenon will become more extreme for many people.