Routine and ritual elements in family mealtimes: Contexts for child well-being and family identity

Barbara H. Fiese, Kimberly P. Foley, Mary Spagnola

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development · 2006 · 270 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on how the routine elements of family mealtimes such as assigned tasks and the more emotional ritual aspects such as recognition of feelings are related to children's well-being and the creation of a family identity.

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