Family Time -- Does Anyone Know What That Is Anymore?

I spent the day hanging out with my 8 year old niece.  We played several board games and put together some puzzles.  I started reflecting on my childhood and the way my family spent their time.  Life seemed slower then.  And I didn't know all that I was missing out on growing up in a small town to parents who didn't have extra money for extra activities.  I had never been to a movie or a museum until we moved to Indiana when I was 7.  I didn't own a video game system until I was almost in high school (1994) and then it was an Atari from a garage sale.  I don't tell you these things because I am upset, I wish more kids today would grow up the way I did.  Kids today are inundated with technology and lack proper social skills because of it.  My parents spent time riding bikes with us and teaching us card games.  While doing those activities, conversations would naturally open about all of life's questions, like "Where did Grandma go when she died?", and "What do you think I should be when I grow up?".  I think we should reinstate game night.  Pull out all those games you loved as a kid, shut off the TV and the Wii, and have fun together.  Laugh, trash talk, win, loose.  Do it all.  Reconnect with your kids and your spouse.  Invite another family to join you.  You never know you just might have fun and want to try again sometime:)