Fewer families eat a meal together during the day, even once during the week.
One contemporary author claims that in many families, children are being raised by appliances. Often the longest uninterrupted conversation happens in the car as parents transport their sons and daughters to their next event. When time is available, even the best of families find it difficult to discuss faith issues. When discussion does happen, it's hampered by poor communication skills and media modeling. Families can't talk about faith and doubt without the fundamental skills of listening, trusting and affirming one another.