What is Family Time?

Today, my family went out for an event and left me all alone at home. Though I would've said "No", they didn't bother to ask me if I wanted to join them. What's sad about this is that it's a Sunday and to some extent, Sundays are meant for family. So here I am, all by myself, writing this article.

In traditional African homes, Family Time was commemorated with some family dinner and fireside stories. There used to be a mother or grandmother who'd tell us stories of a distant past. Those moments when all our attention was glued to their lips and bodies. That was family time. We had a bond. We had something to dream about every now and then.

Back then, we used to have time for ourselves. We were young and understood the true meaning of family time. Though we mostly fought as siblings, we loved ourselves and couldn't stay for a day without seeing ourselves. Family time was every evening on the dining table as we ate supper. It was in the sitting room as we watched the evening news and soap operas. It was as we shared our day's stories. It was in these little things. Back then, we all ate at least two meals as a family.

What is family time today? Is it the snapshot you take after Sunday mass? Or at wedding ceremonies? Family meetings have now become obsolete. How I miss those moments when came together. Today it's crazy. Everybody is busy, or claims to be busy.

Family time is an essential factor that helps to create strong bonds, love, connections, and relationship among the family members. Spending quality time with family does help in coping with challenges, instill a feeling of security, inculcate family values, fill kids with confidence, and much more - as seen on https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aha-now.com/why-family-time-is-important/amp/

When was the last time you had family time? I'm sure you miss it. Make out time for family this week or weekend. Because after all, Blood is thicker than Water.