My kids are my world and I love spending time with them. We are super close and we spend a lot of our time doing things together. Still somehow communication can get lost and we can find ourselves on our electronics more often than I’d like to admit. As a blogger you can imagine how often my phone is in my face. Or how often my phone is in theirs.
It’s not just the phone either. I’m somehow always wired to something. My laptop, iPad, whatever it is I’m constantly checking in online. My husband and my oldest have cell phones and my middle guy also has an iPad and there was a point when you’d look around the room and everyone was together but no one was communicating or interacting with each other.
For many years now, Smucker’s has promoted the Power of Family Meals, an initiative that emphasizes the benefits of eating together as a family. As part of that initiative, they’re launching a movement to Disconnect to Reconnect at the table. I’m sure you are no stranger to the overwhelming presence of screens in your household, whether it be phones, TV, tablets, handheld devices, etc.
Disconnect to Reconnect is a movement to get families to unplug at the table for at least one meal, once a week, more often than not.
Here in our home we actually have a no devices at any meal policy. We don’t always get a chance to sit down and eat together so when we do we like to focus on each other and communicate all we can. No matter where we are as long as we’re around the table we focus on each other. Sharing meals seems to really be the best place for our family to connect- especially with our teen. Getting him to talk these days is difficult enough but to sit across the table from him and waste that precious time would be foolish!
Do you agree with turning your devices off at the table or do you find yourself constantly disconnecting and wanting to reconnect? Right now you can decide to make the change! Tonight when you sit down for dinner tell every one to put their phones and devices in another room- we don’t even allow them at the table! When they aren’t in the room they are ore forgotten and don’t become a future distraction either.
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Absolutely No electronics at the table while we eat
I don’t allow any electronics at my dinner table!
We have no technology at the dinner table or when we are together as a family or have guests over… but compared to most, we are pretty “disconnected”. My oldest has epilepsy and TV, computers, etc (screen time) is very limited for her and over the past few years its become a way of life for us as a family. I try to only be online when she’s at school and late at night when she’s in bed.
We all have cell phones. With a teenager in the house we rarely all day a meal together. When we go out for dinner or are with friends there is a no technology rule. With the teenager most of the communication is through texting.
I do not allow any devices at the table; the table is for the family eating together, no exceptions.
We disconnect at dinner time, no electronic devices are used while we are eating.
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well since it’s just my dad and I we both have our phones at the dinner table.
When my son was younger and in school, the rule was all electronics to be turned off during dinner. I’m happy to say that now that he is 21, he still practices this rule even when eating out 🙂
No electronics at the table whether at home or eating out.
We turn off all electronics at all meals.
No games or phones are allowed at the table, but often times the TV will be on in the background.
No electronics at the table while we are eating.
No cell phones at the dinner table or tv. Dinner time is for eating & talking about our day & whatever else we talk about 🙂
We don’t allow electronics at the table.
We definitely have a no electronics at the dinner table policy, its so much better to be engaged.
No TV, phone and tablet are allowed at the dinner table.
There never have been and never will be any electronics at the table at any meal.
We don’t allow electronics at the dinner table. It’s family time!
i believe tvs and any cell phones ,games etc.. need to be off while having a family meal or eating out too,,it so rude to hear ppl talking so loudly on their phone while you are trying to eat,we weren’t allowed phone calls during dinner ever growing up,,and I didn’t allow it either
Yes-no electronics, even for parents!
We have family dinner every night together with nothing on I won’t even answer the house phone.
We do not allow electronics at the dinner table so even my husband and I don’t look at our phones during that time.
We don’t allow electronics at the dinner table at all. We started having them turned off an hour before dinner so everyone helps and after once the kitchens clean we turn them back on. I think it allows us to continue talking while doing dinner and dishes.
We were raised to respect the meal time. Back in the days of the landline phone, no one was allowed to leave the table just because a friend had the bad manners to call during mealtime. our kids are not allowed to have phones at the table nor TV/computers in their bedrooms. I love the ‘disconnect to reconnect’ pledge. The more families that follow this policy, the easier it will be for other families who have trouble extablishing rules like this.
Yes, we have a disconnect policy. Also same for the phone too.
My Family’s Policy Is To Unplug All Electronic Around The Table, It’s Important To Disconnect To Reconnect!
i think its ok to leave them on as long as there not at the table no phones at the table
Our policy is no electronics at the table.
We have a disconnect policy!!
We have the same rule here. No electronics at the table.
we all need to leave the electronics in the other room. no exceptions
yes, no electronics at the table!
This is a must, also including reading (which reading is awesome0 but I like our family to have conversations not be disconnected! This is important in todays society, people should do this more often!
We have no electronics at the dinner table.
I’d love to say we have a no electronics at the table but it really depends on the day and how good dd has been. Sometimes the only time she has for a little time on the iPad is at the table with her homework and after school activities!
Right now we don’t have a problem with it, but as the kids get older we will for sure.
We do not use electronics at the table and the tvs go off too
We do not use electronics at the table, or when eating out.
We have a no electronics policy when it comes to meal time.It’s so important to take the time to talk and check in as a family.
I don’t care as long as people still socialize together
We don’t bring handheld electronics to the table. But, if we are having dinner during the news program we generally watch we often have the tv on and discuss the day’s news.
We have a no phone policy at the table. Unless someone we know is ill or at risk we also dont answer the landline. We will sometimes have the news on if we are eating really late or if we are having pizza night a movie might be playing.
don’t really have a policy, but I try to get them to concentrate on eating rather than electronics at that time
We have dinner together every night. No one brings their cell phone to the table, the tv and radio are off, and if the phone rings, we let the answering machine pick it up.
Since my MIL passed away we’ve been spending Sundays at my in laws farm, there’s no cell service and the kids have no choice but to play and run. I’ve never seen kids so happy 🙂
We are no electronics at dinner! That’s when we talk about our day!!
Unless we are expecting an important call, we have a rule that we do not answer the phone while eating dinner.
YES!!! No electronics are allowed at the dinner table!
There are no electronics allowed during dinner here either! That is one time you should be focusing on family (and some tasty food).
It’s just my husband and I now that the kids are grown, and we’re not real electronically social, so it is not a problem.
We have a policy where an hour is allowed on the internet after school work is completed.
We never have any devices at the table. It’s never even been questioned.
We don’t really have any rules about electronics at the dinner table. We try to shut everything off before we eat.
There are absolutely no electronic devices allowed at our dinner table
Typically it isn’t an issue in our house…my husband and I both agree it’s rude to have the phone/etc. out while we’re having a family meal. I will say that we will get our phones out to share something that we’ve been talking about at the dinner table, or to look something up that we’re discussing…but then it goes away again.
No electronics at the dinner table! Of course, our kids don’t have phones/devices-they think we are hopeless dinosaurs!
We do NOT do electronics at the dinner table! Now that I think about it, that is the only real “rule” about electronics (as long as everything that needs to be done is taken care of)
we usually have everything off, my husband usually will still have his phone in case he gets a call from the hospital
Two of my daughters are on-call for work so we can’t say no electronics – but they leave the table if it’s a work call. If it’s just friends, calls and texts get ignored.
My husband is bad about being on the phone during meals – we usually sit around the TV and eat – we sure could stand to disconnect during meals
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There is no rule, but it’s never been an issue either. Phones don’t have a place at the dinner table.
We do not eat at the dinner table. My kids do not have phones so that isn’t an issue, they are pretty good about eating without hand held electronics.
Electronics aren’t allowed at the dinner table. If someone gets a call, they allow it to go to voice mail. Texts can be viewed after the meal. Since the adults never interrupt a meal for phone calls, my children know it isn’t allowed.
We don’t really have a policy, but family is pretty good about ditching the electronics at dinner time.
No phones or electronics at the table…actuallly our rule goes back further yet…no TOYS at the table either and no TV. But then, my kids are famished when they come in after sports practices and game so the electronics would slow them down from eating too much. LOL>
No none zero tech at the dinner table. It’s the law of our land!!
They are not allowed at the table nor the TV on
No electronics at the table in our house!
We usually watch tv while eating dinner.
No electronics during meals!
No rules here as far as that goes.
I do not allow electronic devices at the table. That is probably why the teens eat very quickly.
no electronics at dinner
We have no electronics at dinner
There are no electronics at the dinner table we all need to connect and talk at the end of the day not be engrossed in our phones or tablets!
No electronics allowed at our dinner table. Even the tv is shut off. It’s family time to reconnect with each other. We go around the table and say our “Pit & Peak” which means tell us your worst & best thing that happen to you today. Thank-you for a great #giveaway!
No phones at table when eating
Yes, we unplug for family dinner.
We don’t have a rule. We don’t do phones at the table, but we do usually have music going.
No electronics at the table during a meal
No elextronics at the dinner table
we don’t have rules
My kids don’t have electronics other than a desktop computer. I would not allow it if they had them.
No electronics allowed at the table.
There should be no electronics at the dinner table.
i didn’t realize i had a policy.
but we don’t have any electronics during dinner.
We don’t have a dinner table, lol. My kids are still to young for electronics but my husband and I stay unplugged while we eat dinner.
my son is 2 right now but unplug at the dinner table when he gets older
No texting or games at the dinner table!
Absolutely.. I believe all focus should be on talking about your day.
My kids absolutely cannot have electronics at the dinner table. It’s our family time to connect, talk about our day and unwind.
They are not allowed while eating.
There should be no electronics at the dinner table.
It really upsets me when anyone pulls out a phone at dinner, so I have a no-technology rule for myself whenever I’m eating with anyone else.
Absolutely NO electronics at the table. If the phone rings while we are eating we don’t even answer that. We eat at the same time every night or around the same time so people we know real well know that so NO answering, no electronics. Absolutely not, it’s family time.
We definitely don’t allow electronics at the diner table!
Electronics at the table has never been an issue…. Meal time is family time.
We all have our electronics at the table. Phone, I-pads, etc…. Not a problem !
Yes, we turn off electronics during dinner and family time
Anytime we are eating at the table, there are to be no electronics. That is our time to talk to one another.
No electronics at the table! It’s a big pet peeve of mine.
We don’t have that rule yet but once are son does get a phone then we wont let him have it at dinner.
No electronics at the dinner table policy.
In our house there is no electronics at the dinner table b/c we enjoy spending the time talking with our kids about their day.
We don’t bring any electronics to the dinner table. That includes cell phones, ipod, ipad and whatever else device my kids have.
Nothing electronic at the table. (this should also go for friends eating out)
Thanks for the contest.
We do not allow electronics at the dinner table
nothing electronic in the table just our bodies so we can eat in peace..
No electronics at the dinner table. EVER!
Its rude to have any type of electronic on dinner table.
I WOULD JUST BE HAPPY TO HAVE ALL MY SONS TO BE AT THE DINNER TABLE ALL AT THE SAME TIME. MISSING THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
No electronics at the dinner table. The only phone that is allowed to be answered during dinner time is my husband’s work phone because he is on the emergency team at work.
I do have a no electronic policy at the table but I have teenagers so it is a true test of patience, theirs and mine!
We’ve never had electronics at the dinner table.
I can do whatever I want since I’m by myself – haha – but if I’m eating with friends or family – I do not use electronics at the table.
I’m even harsher, it seems like. My daughters didn’t have cell phones until they had jobs to get their own. *puts on old man hat* We didn’t have cell phones when we were kids. Before cell phones, it was easier to get away from it all. They’re a convenience, not a necessity.
We have a disconnect policy. No phones during dinner.
We don’t have a policy, because we really don’t have electronics other than the desktop computer and basic cell phones my husband and me use.
We don’t allow phones and electronics at the table 🙂
If we’re just having a casual family dinner, electronics are ok but at a minimum. When we have people over or are having a nicer sit down dinner, then I prefer all phones etc. be put away.
We don’t have a policy on electronics at the dinner table. Most of the time, we’re all ready for a break anyway and we also don’t want to damage them by spilling or getting food on them, so it just works out that we don’t use them at the table 🙂
I live alone so I eat in the living room while watching tv or using my iPad, but if I had a family we would sit at the table.
Luckily, my boys aren’t old enough for technology yet. But they sure do love breakfast 😉
theyre a no no
usually our meals are free of electronic devices
We never have them!
We watch TV and talk during dinner.
totally not allowed during dinner & family time
We don’t allow electronics at the table during meals!
It’s simple they are not allowed at the table while we are eating. Big no, no!
Our family doesn’t allow electronics at the dinner table.
Electronics are banned during mealtime. Mealtime is for eating and family conversation
We never have our phones at the dinner table. I am always talking with my family and enjoying their company and food.
We tend to watch TV while we are eating dinner, unless we have time to make a home cooked meal, in which case there are no electronics during dinner.
We have time out periods for electronics on certain days and times – especially at meals!
We don’t have to have a rule about phones at the dinner table because none of us really use them very often.
We don’t really use any electronics at the dinner table so there is no rule right now.
We dont have a rule, you will see my mother and I both on our phones during dinner if it’s just us. If we have company over we will not use them during dinner. I go to my gf’s house and there is no electronics allowed at the dinner table.
All electronics are banned for everyone when we sit down to eat….NO DISTRACTIONS
It is an unspoken rule that there be no electronics at the dinner table. My husband and I don’t even answer our phones when we are eating dinner.
we don’t play while at the table
We don’t use any electronics at the dinner table until everyone is done eating. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
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My kids are not allowed to have them at the dinner table! The only electronic device they have right now is a Leapster! My kids are 9 and under! Thank you!!
We don’t allow them at our dinner table!
They are not allowed at our dinner table!
Oh yes, we do not allow phone or internet use of any type at the table! We also do not use them in restaurants!
There’s absolutely no electronics, games, or toys allowed at the dinner table!
we don’t allow any electronics at the dinner table and we turn the ringer off all phones. dinner time is family time
We do not allow talking or texting on the cell phones at the dinner table!
no phones or electronics are allowed at the table.
We don’t use electronics at the table.
If we are all eating together at the same time, there is a no electronic rule. Sometimes when hubby feeds kids and we have to eat later, they can watch their videos, etc.
We don’t use any electronics at the dinner table.
I do not want any electronics at the table while eating meals
We have a no electronics policy at the dinner table – that is our time to eat as a family and talk about our day. My kids are also young though so hopefully we can continue to do just that as they get older.
always disconnect
for sure no electronics at the table. NONE
No phones is a policy at our dinner table too!
we do not use electronics at the dinner table and that includes phones
All toys and phones are to be left in their rooms till dinner is done!
yes, we do have a disconnect to reconnect policy. I do not allow and phones or other electronic items at the dinner table. I use this time to talk about everyone’s day and to see how everyone is doing. This is how I was brought up. Dinner time is for family time.
We do not have electronics at the dinner table ever. That’s family time
We don’t have any video games or tablets at home. I’m not against them I just don’t feel they’re necessary for them right now, maybe later. If they had any I wouldn’t allow them at the dinner table.
No, I don’t allow electronics at the dinner table.
We do not allow them at all. Texts and calls can wait!
Family time first. Electronics can wait.
We do not allow electronics during dinner wether we are eating at home or out.
We don’t have problems with electronics at the table yet, but when my son gets older I will try to not allow it.
electronics are definitely not allowed at the dinner table. that is time to spend some quality time together.
me and the kids dont use electronics at the table we have to work on the hubby though!
My daughter has her cell phone at the dinner table all the time. It really doesn’t bother me.
We generally don’t have cell phones at the table but if an important call comes in we take it.
I hate electronics at the table so we usually don’t use them at dinner.
We have a no electronics policy at the dinner table. We ignore all phone calls and all other devices until after were done eating.
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Yes, no electronics at the dinner table. The phones are always in use it seems.
No cell phones at the table
No electronics for anyone at the table
We do not allow any electronics at the dinner table. This is the time for our family to talk about their day. Calls can wait.
Ha! I wish, sometimes if the grandparents are here I can get people to shut off the phones; sometimes not even then. I will try to make a policy and see what happens!
We don’t allow electronic eat the dinner table (or at breakfast or lunch). Everything is left in the living room or in bedrooms while we gather as a family.
We don’t answer our phones when we are eating dinner.
no electronics at the table! Not even phones
my pet peeve is to see people looking at their phones while out to dinner
I allow electronics when we go out to eat, but not at home.
Yes, we usually are not allowed to bring any electronics to the table, but it does happen once in a while.
We go electronics-free at dinner, too!
My kids don’t have their own electronics so obviously they are not allowed.
No is allowed to bring phones to the table at dinner.
Totally! TV off and no phones!
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I don’t allow any electronics at the dinner table. I don’t allow the tv either.
The only electronics during dinner time is for an occasional family movie night with pizza. Thanks for the chance to win!
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No electronics at the table is or policy.
no electronics at the dinner table
Electronics are not allowed while we eat. That’s our family time to talk about what happened throughout our day.
We definitely have to disconnect to reconnect in my family! There are no cellphones/house phones allowed at the table. Everyone can resume electronics afterwards 🙂
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no electronics at the table
We have no electronics at the dinner table, as well as no TV and no answering the phone.
Our rule is no electronics at the table!
No phones at the table
NO electronics at the table, period. That goes for Mom and Dad too!
In a blog comment below tell me what your policy is with electronics at the dinner table.
have at it..i wont be there
NO electronics at the table!! No TV, NOTHING!
No phones at the table. If the house phone rings we screen before picking it up (only because both our fathers have health issues and we get emergency calls at any time)
We don’t really have a policy- but we do not use electronics at the table. It is a time to eat and talk- not use electronics. Also- you would risk getting food on them!!
We don’t allow phones or tablets for anyone at the table. That includes the house phone too, it can all wait until we are finished eating!
we have a no electronics at the dinner table policy. so we do disconnect to reconnect. it works better that way for us.
we have no electronics at the dinner table
I don’t have any electronics going at dinner.
We don’t have a set rule but we don’t bring electronics to the table when we’re eating and the tv is rarely on at that time either. We don’t even answer the phone unless we’re awaiting important news (birth in the family, updates on hospitalized loved ones, etc)
On those occasions when everyone is there at once we do not allow electronics.
Hello! No electronics are allowed at the dining room table during meals. It’s only a few minutes and it’s something that is to important to the family unity. Thank-you!
NO TECHNOLOGY ALLOWED !!!!!!!!! Only family time…..TY
Absolutely NO electronics at the dinner table!
No electronics allowed at our table!
No phones at the table in our house.
We actually do not use any devices at the table. I insist that we eat dinner together at the table whenever I am home (I work 5 nights a week). So no devices at the table.
no phones tablets etc at the table
We don’t specifically have a rule on it, but we know it is polite not to use electronics at the table, so we don’t!
We have a no electronics at the dinner table rule. It works out very well for our family.
I never let our kids bring electronics to the table
Dinner is for family…put those electronics down for a while at least ! Absolutely none while eating and visiting
No way are electronics allowed at dinner!
we have a no electronics policy at the table
I am the worst person in the family. I have a really difficult time putting down the electronics and need to actually make a policy to disconnect.
Our rule is absolutely no electronics at the table or even after dinner when the whole family is together.
Fortunately now my children are still too young to bring them to the table, but the time is approaching and I will be setting guide lines at the dinner table.
The kids eat breakfast at the table daily and supper is a family affair served at the table every night of the week. We don’t allow phone calls or any electronics at the table. Any calls that come in go to vm. Staying in on my kids lives is important to us!
No electronics allowed at mealtimes in my house. We sit together and talk and laugh about our day.
Unfortunately, I think I’m the most guilty about not turning off my electronics at mealtimes. Working online means I have a hard time logging off, but really need to work on that.
We have a no electronics or other distractions policy at meal times!
We don’t have a policy like that, but really should!
Dinner is our time to catch up with each other. No electronics.
Our kids are not old enough yet to have electronics but when they are, they will not be allowed at the dinner table or at any other family time. I see these kids totally hypnotized by devices at restaurants and what have you and I think it’s a shame! We all need to disconnect to reconnect.
We have a no electronics at the table policy. I hate when I visit my younger siblings and they sit on their phones the entire meal!
I make sure they dont bring any electronics devices to the table.
Cell phones can be brought to the table but I prefer no conversations and texts.
My kids aren’t old enough to have electronic devices, but my hubby and I do not bring ours to the table. We are only able to eat together for dinner so we try to make the most of it!
There are many times that electronics are not allowed. Dinner being one of them.
We do not allow electronics at the dinner table!
Definitely no electronics at dinner time.
Luckily my kids are still small so this isn’t a huge issue yet, but I don’t bring my phone to the table.
At our house we also have a no electronics policy if you want me to cook for you. My sons always comply because they are always hungry.
Agree, no phones at the table.
No electronics during dinner. We don’t even answer our landline!
We don’t have any electronics at the dinner table, even though we don’t always get to eat with the whole family at one time do to scheduling issues.
I don’t allow my kids to have electronics at the dinner table
No electronics at dinner time but they would like to
We don’t allow them at the dinner table.
they shut all electronics off while we have dinner time because that is part of family time
Our household policy is no electronics at the table.
My husband decided long ago absolutely no electronics at the table even we do not do for example.
Yup we do have a “disconnect to reconnect policy” – No electronics at the dinner table. That is our time to talk and enjoy each other.
We definitely dont like electronics at the dinner table. Even the television is off while we’re having our family meal!
Yes no electronics at the table for any meal.
We have a rule that dinner (or any meal time) is quality family time. If they get out their phones, my husband or I take them.
This isn’t an issue yet, but I will definitely not allow any electronics at the table when the time comes.
Electronics away during eating.
Definitely try to have this policy, however with my husband being his own boss, sometimes that does not work out. We are working on it though! 🙂 Admitting it is the first step, ha ha.
I had my husband sign the pledge because its his phone thats always beeping or buzzing.
I do not approve of electronics at the table and it really makes me upset to see so many people in restaurants sitting around the table not talking and looking down at their phones.
electronics are not allowed at the table
We do not have electronics at the dinner table. We’ve found that our son doesn’t eat if things are going on.
No way. Not at the dinner table. I give them more electronic time in the winter, because it’s too cold. As soon as it’s warm enough to go outside, I send them out to play. Do something.
Our rule is no electronics at the table.
We don’t allow any electronic devices at the table
I would love to disconnect my husband from his ipad. Otherwise, no one else is a bother 🙂
No electronics are allowed at the dinner table.
No electronics at the table.
No electronics at the table.
Our family doesn’t really have a policy for electronics. It would be nice to adopt one though, keep everyone off of electronics for a little bit.
NO ELECTRONICS AT MY TABLE OR YOU LOSE IT FOR A MONTH
We don’t have a policy…we haven’t seemed to need one yet!
NOT AT THE TABLE!
During dinner the tv is off, computers are off limits, and phones are put up. Sometimes we will play music though.
luckily my kids are too young for electronics at the table, but I wont be allowing them
We do no electronics at the dinner table. None at all. 🙂
We don’t allow electronics at the table but sometimes it lapses.
We do not use this at the table.
No electronics at our dinner table under any circumstances.
electronics are not allowed at the table but tv is ok
We definitely have a policy and do not allow electronics at the table. This is one time where we can really connect!
I say no electronics but it rarely happens that way smh
No electronics allowed at the dinner table!
We can not have ANY electronics at the table and we also do not answer the phone during meals
No electronics at the dinner table! No exceptions! It’s a time for talking and laughing, and just enjoying each others company.
i do not allow it and i do not answer the phone
No electronics at the table.
at our house they are not allowed at the table
NO electronics of any kind at the dinner table.
i allow it if dinner is casual like pizza around the tv for my teenager. The little one has to focus on eating and connecting, but i let my 17 year old be on her phone if we are all watching tv. When its a sit down dinner I do not allow it.
We never have our phones on ever…if someone wants to speak to us, they can leave a message and we return it.
And no, we don’t have other electronics on either during dinner.
well I don’t have a family (kids) yet but I know when I go out to eat with friends, we all agree to turn off the cell phones
Kathryn C
Absolutely no electronics at the table!
All phone are off limits at dinner table.
Absolutely no electronics at the dinner table!
Strict policy of no electronics at the table as that is family time.
No WAY!! No electronics at the table.
There are no electronics at our table. it is time for family talk.
My kids are too young for electronics to be an issue at the table. I’m sure it won’t be long though until I will be ruining their lives by restricting electronics usage.
We don’t allow them at the table. It is family time at dinner
Do not allow electronics at the table during meal times.
We play the ‘no touching your cell phone game while dining’. When we are out to eat, we place all cell phones in the center of the table, and if anyone touches theirs before dinner is over, they pay for everyone’s meal.
No electronics period are allowed at our dinner table!
We don’t allow it!
If we are sitting at the table together than no one has their electronics out.
We do not allow electronics at dinner!
At home no electronics but when we go out to eat we do allow them.
We all have to turn them off, even my husband and I.
I’m not really strict about it. If I see that the other person isn’t listening because they’re texting, then I’m annoyed.
My policy with electronics at the dinner table is that they are not allowed during meal times.So I guess we have a disconnect to reconnect policy.
Absolutely no electronics at the dinner table!
No electronics at the dinner table
we are really lenient and watch tv while eating dinner but i would like to change that.
No we don’t have a policy about that, but we should.
There are no electronics allowed at the table. It’s not really a rule – more like common sense.
No electronics at the table. But mostly because we would spill something on them lol.
No electronics are allowed at the table at breakfast, lunch or dinner
All electronics have to be turned off when we are at the supper table.
Only on the Saturdays can there be electronics at the table.
There are no electronics at our dinner table. Thanks
We have started the no electronics at the table.
We only answer phones when we’re eating if it’s really important.
try to keep it to limits
Absolutely NO electronics at the dinner table!
we have a NO cell phone policy at the table. If we are eating in front of the TV it’s fine but at the dinner table or breakfast table NO!
No electronics are allowed at the table.
My daughters are not allowed to have electronics at the dinner table!
They know better–no electronics!
my husband and I should try this policy!!
No electronics at our dinner table
You have to leave all cells in your room when we eat.
We have a no electronics at the table for all meals policy
There are absolutely NO electronics at the table during meals! It’s the only time I have my kid’s attention and I’m not giving that up no matter how quick dinner is lol
Definitely not allowed. Dinner time is for connecting with each other.
I do! I do not allow any kind of phones, tv, or internet at the table.. it’s the way I was raised and the way I raise my kids. Dinnertime is family time. And breakfast for dinner is awesome!
We do not allow electronics at the dinner table because there is nothing more important then us all talking about our day!!
The kids aren’t allowed to have electronics at the dinner table, but Mom and Dad are allowed to have their cellphones. 😉
No electronics are allowed at our table. That’s a deal breaker.
We don’t have electronics on our table, after eating they are allowed to get back on their electronics.
No but we should. I’m the one guily of checking my emails at the dinner table. I need to set a better example.
my kids don’t usually use electronics at the table
We don’t allow electronics at the table during any meal.
my kids don’t use electronics at the table
No electronics allowed at the table when eating, especially not phones.
we don’t have a formal policy, but we don’t use them. sometimes there is music in the background and that’s it. 🙂
we dont have electronics at the dinner table.
My grandchildren don’t usually use electronics at the table.
No, we don’t have the electronics at the dinner table.
No electronics are allowed at the table while eating.
Hate having phones at the table!
We don’t allow them at the table
we don’t have kids at home so no issues
We eat together 5 nights a week at the table with no electronics allowed what so ever.On the weekends we do movie and game nights and have finger foods and picnics in the living room so electronics are allowed.
I dont allow electronics for the kids at the table but hubby checks his emails sometimes
Never electronics at the table for either adults or the kids
Yeah, that’s our rule. No phone, no TV, no video games. We always ask the kinder about their day.
Electronics are not allowed on the table during any meal in my household
no I do not allow..only time we get to spend together 🙂
No electronics at the table-it’s family face to face time!
We don’t use them during meals.
Definitely NO electronics at the dinner table.
Thanks for the giveaway…no electronic devices are allowed @ the dinner table !
Thankfully, we’re all really good about taking a technology break while we’re at the table.
I don’t condone the use of electronics while eating at the table, but somehow someone still manages to have a phone.
We don’t use ours while were having dinner. Thanks!
Absolutely no electronics at the dinner table. We try to spend this time as family time, talking about the day, what happened, how are they doing and such
We do not allow any phones at the table. It is a time for family, and does not take very long.
No, electronics at the dinner table and if a phone rings while we’re eating, we don’t answer it.
I live with my son and daughter in law, lost my husband in 2010. When we sit down to eat together as a family we leave all electronics in the other room. Makes for a nicer atmosphere and gives us some time to talk about our day and make household decisions, etc.
Our family is just mom, dad and our 5 year old daughter. While this answer is quite different than all the other posts, we like to put a movie on every night at dinner. It has always worked out well, where the distraction helps our daughter to not realize how much she is eating. She is disabled and we have had some serious weight issues the last three years. She is my only child and I always had this great plan about all the rules I would enforce…a disability is not an excuse, but it is definitely a game changer. We have many times throughout the day in which we communicate and act as a family together without the use of electronics…this works for us, for now.
We haven’t had any problems with electronics at the table. No one has ever even attempted doing it. 🙂