Family Life
They say that technology has taken over our lives as most of us are spending more and more of our free time either browsing the web or having a good old nosey at our social sites. But what happened to spending precious time with the family and all getting together to chat about our day?
Well, it seems as though families are getting together to create those special memories without any technology interruptions.
With the release of ‘You, Me & Them’ (launched Wednesday 23rd October), TV channel Gold’s first scripted comedy, a survey of 2,000 British adults revealed that two fifths of parents have banned mobile phones from the family favourite Sunday Dinner.
By banning gadgets from meal times parents believe this will ensure for proper quality time with the children without any distractions.
Another house rule that is becoming popular for British families is disconnecting the Wi-Fi as a punishment.
45% of the parents surveyed admitted that this was a forceful rule that they are not afraid to use!
As Christmas is slowing creeping up on us, Brits are well prepared for the family visits. The survey revealed that 25% of British Parents, from the 2,000 surveyed, agreed to make alternate visits to each of their parents every year.
The top ten rules for the modern family are:
1. Digital shut down on Sundays - Mobile phones banned from Sunday lunches (which are always eaten at the table) - 63%
2. Equal childcare - nappy changing and childcare at weekends shared equally - 52%
3. No WiFi as punishment - Children punished by turning off the WiFi and confiscating phones instead of grounding - 45%
4. Bride and Groom tax - Children pay for/ contribute to their own weddings - 37%
5. Digital Thank You - Thank you notes sent via text or email are now a common practice - 33%
6. The Three Day rule - No longer than three days spent in close proximity to family - 27%
7. Revolving the in-laws - Alternate family visits at Christmas and Easter - 25%
8. Responsible Weaning - Introducing alcohol to younger teens - celebratory glass of Champagne at special occasions under adult supervision, to encourage them to drink responsibly - 13%
9. The Full Family Holiday - parents go away with grown-up children once a year - 12%
10. Artistic licence - Take 50% of what dad and granddad say with a pinch of salt - 9%
Steve North, General Manager of UKTV channel Gold said: "Modern family life brings with it a whole new etiquette from texting thank you notes, to banning phones from Sunday lunches to children paying for their own weddings.
"New TV sitcom You, Me & Them explores the new rules of engagement for modern family life. Especially commissioned for Gold, we are delighted to bring this unique comedy to screen and hope viewers will enjoy and recognise the snapshot of modern family life it offers."
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