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Many families have gotten used to cooking and eating at home during the last couple of years. However, now that the world is finding its new normal, you should consider the advantages of eating out a few times a month. The guide below explores the benefits of going to a restaurant for Sunday brunch or Friday night dinner.

Why You Should Eat Out as a Family?

1. Enjoy Stress-Free Family Bonding

According to recent studies, only 30% of American families regularly dine together. This may be due to having different schedules. For example, your son or daughter might make a sandwich after coming home from soccer practice, while you might make pasta after work. 

While this is understandable, eating dinner together has many proven benefits, including lowering the rate of depression, substance abuse, and pregnancy among teenagers. Planning a weekly family dinner night out at a restaurant is usually feasible and gives you and your kids a chance to talk and bond without having to worry about cooking or cleanup. Institute a no-phones policy so that everyone focuses on each other.

2. Suit Different Tastes

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While some kids inherit their parents' taste buds, others can have wildly different likes and dislikes. Someone in your family might be allergic or vegetarian, as well. Figuring out regular meals to satisfy everyone can become tricky and stressful. When you go out to a restaurant, each person can choose what suits their mood. 

This can also be the best place to expand your young child's palette. Get them something you know they will like off the kids' menu, but then have them sample everyone else's dishes. They might discover that they like gyros or salmon.

3. Socialize

The pandemic created obstacles to spending time in public spaces and meeting up with friends. Now that vaccines are available and the world is opening back up, many people are eager to get out of the house. This instinct is supported by science. Socializing with others decreases the chances of depression and can benefit brain health, sharpening your memory and cognitive skills as they are tested by conversation. By helping your mood, it can also lower your blood pressure. 

Also, having your young children learn how to politely interact with strangers, like their waiter or your friends' kids, can teach them useful socialization skills for the future. By contrast, going out with just your partner or peers can provide you with some well-deserved adult time.

 

If you're looking for a new place to take your family out to eat, check out 2020 Tavern in Tega Cay, SC. This team serves brunch and dinner, with specialties including homemade muffins, eggs benedict, fried calamari, and a selection of burgers, as well as a dedicated kids' menu. Every Tuesday, kids get 50% off their orders. To learn more about their offerings, visit their website. If you don't feel like eating in the restaurant, you can arrange for food delivery or takeout by calling (803) 396-2020.

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