Intentional Family Night
I personally feel there are 2 types of family night.
The first type is when everyone goes out to a movie or dinner or even to do an activity together such as bowling. This is a great time to enjoy laughing together but usually involves more $$$.
The second type is when as parents we plan an evening together with our kids, maybe chosing a theme such as obedience or being a good friend, and then planning a meal, activities, games, and discussion time centered around the theme. This type of family fun night is more intentional and is meant to accomplish 3 goals:
1. Have fun together as a family and build memories
2. Set the atmosphere to share family values, morals, and to build character in the child.
3. Show the child how much they are loved by intentionally creating a time and atmosphere for them in which to feel accepted as part of the family and to grow strong as a family unit.
The "negative" of the second type of family time is that it can take time and work in preparation in advance of the family time event or scheduled activities.
What do you think?
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Last edited by Aiden&Alejandros Mommy : 02-04-2008 at 12:47 AM.
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