Ragu Mom's the Word on Dinner: Technology & $100 #giveaway #momstheword
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 07:33PM While poking around the Ragu Facebook page, I found this video from back in March before I was a Mom's the Word Ambassador. It's about technology at the dinner table. Should you allow phones, iPads, phones, etc. while you are eating?
Check out what these Ragu moms have to say:
I'll admit it. While I am a stickler about the TV being off during meals. BUT I do often have my iPhone with me. If the four of us are all eating together, I make more of an effort. It's hard to disconnect fully as a work-at-home mom. It's something I think I need to work on because I think my family deserves more of my undivided attention during meals.
So... I promised another giveaway. Right?
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Giveaway:
One lucky Mommycosm reader will win $100 bank card from Ragu.
Mandatory Entry: Simply leave a comment on this post with your first name and state initials and share your thoughts about technology at the table.
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Deadline:
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Disclosure:
This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Ambassador in the Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner Program. Visit www.facebook.com/ragusauce to join the conversation. Information and giveaway provided by Ragu. Thoughts are my own.
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And the winner is...
Which is this comment...
Congratulations, Joanne! Check your email for info on how to claim your prize.
Didn't win this time? Stay tuned. I will be posting one more $100 bank card giveaway courtesy of Ragu real soon!
Reader Comments (114)
I don't like any phones or game systems at the table.
Erica C. from MD
We have always had the policy of no TV's or cell phones on while we are eating.
Pat from PA rules are no cell phones, games or tv at dinnertime
Tabathia-NC
I don't like it but sometimes since my daughters are interning they have to have access to phone calls from their mentors. But as a general rule-no phones, laptops, etc. at dinner or you lose it for a week
Jill in NC
I prefer not to have anything at the table but my family.
For us it's our time to talk about our day, things that are coming up and plans for things we have yet to do.
I feel as if I allowed the television or phones it would take away from that. And I don't want to lose that togetherness.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
NO! Technology at the table does not happen at our house.
Theresa
CT
Cellphones and ipads should not be brought to the dinnertable!
NO tech at our table, EVER. We have limited tech in our home anyway--we have digital cable/DVR, and a desktop computer. No smartphones or smart pads, no video games. "Real life" is good enough for us!
Diane MI We don't allow any tech stuff at the table, we don't even let our kids kids watch tv during meals
We do not usually allow technology at the table. Phones, game systems, and everything off while we eat and enjoy each other's company
I don't love when other people are messing with their phones during a meal, but it's not the end of the world, either. When I am at home with family, I leave my phone in another room. Otherwise, I usually have it nearby.
All electronic devices are banned at the dinner table, dinner is family time
the kida are grown but we never watched tv or anything during dinner
Sharold F MN.
When we are have a family meal it is a no no. When I am having lunch along I sometimes have to Facebook.
no way no how
Bob KY - technology needs to stay off the dinner table. Learn some limits and boundaries.
ky2here at msn dot com
Aisling, MO. It's just me and hubby at home now and sometimes both of us have lunch at our computers. Dinner time is a different story - no technology. We sit and enjoy the meal and talk.
Karin- MN
when eating at the table, no phones or TV... but occasionally have dinner music.
I don't mind the TV on, depending on the show, but no cell phones etc.
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Danielle
CA
I am torn. I was raised on tv at dinner and turned out OK but for my kids its not an option. dinner time is family time until the kid is old enough to drive. How else will we learn about each other's days?
We keep table time for family. No phones at the table.
Nicole
MA
Definitely no tech for us at the table!!
everything is shut off - no phones, no tv, no radio.......
Angela- Mi
No cell phones/games at the table... we do leave the T.V on though.
Jody - OH
We do not allow any at the table, its for family time.