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14/08/2013
The study, which was carried out by TradeFurnitureCompany.co.uk, also found that busy schedules and long days mean families are less likely to sit together around a table at dinner time.
Of those who took part in the research, 46% of families said they no longer share an evening meal together each day, with 49% admitting to eating their dinner in front of the television or computer.
An additional 32% said they even eat in separate rooms in a daily bases.
56% of those polled said work patterns are to blame for the decline in spending time together.
The traditional dish of a roast dinner still remains a favourite among families, but a huge 70% of respondents said they often do not have enough time to cook, or not everyone is home at the same time, to enjoy the meal once a week.
Tony Clark, Managing Director of TradeFurnitureCompany.co.uk said: "Busy families are simply unable to get together at meal times these days and family life is much the worse for this trend.
"Family values have certainly changed. It's obvious that the lure of multiple television, computer and phone screens are dragging people away from what were once traditional household activities."
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Families 'No Longer Have Meals Together'
A new survey has revealed that an increasing number of families no longer spend their meal times together.The study, which was carried out by TradeFurnitureCompany.co.uk, also found that busy schedules and long days mean families are less likely to sit together around a table at dinner time.
Of those who took part in the research, 46% of families said they no longer share an evening meal together each day, with 49% admitting to eating their dinner in front of the television or computer.
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An additional 32% said they even eat in separate rooms in a daily bases.
56% of those polled said work patterns are to blame for the decline in spending time together.
The traditional dish of a roast dinner still remains a favourite among families, but a huge 70% of respondents said they often do not have enough time to cook, or not everyone is home at the same time, to enjoy the meal once a week.
Tony Clark, Managing Director of TradeFurnitureCompany.co.uk said: "Busy families are simply unable to get together at meal times these days and family life is much the worse for this trend.
"Family values have certainly changed. It's obvious that the lure of multiple television, computer and phone screens are dragging people away from what were once traditional household activities."
(JP/CD)
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