While neglect of private prayer is a great disadvantage to the soul, the neglect of prayer within the family unit is also a great harm to the family in general. A due consideration of the common duties, dangers, and mercies in which all the members of a family have an interest will cause everyone to acknowledge that family prayer is greatly needed. There is no other family activity that can replace or compensate for family prayer. It either exists or it doesn't. However, a great neglect among Christians is the privilege of social prayer.
Prayer changes the level of any encounter.
To engage in social prayer might be a little awkward. We might hesitate some or even experience some embarrassment. However, we still ought to engage in the practice for our own edification and for the edification of those we know. It would sanctify each assembly. Prayer would bring spiritual life to each gathering.