Making family prayer time stick with teenagers

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4h ago1 min read

We've been trying to do prayers before dinner but getting everyone to actually be present and not on their phones is like herding cats. My 15 year old especially just goes through the motions. I don't want to force it but I also feel like this is important for our family. Anyone had success with this? Should we try a different time or approach?

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CChristopherNew Dad4h ago

My dog actually sits more attentively during prayers than my kids do. Have you tried making it shorter and really quick? Sometimes the less time for wandering minds the better.

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NNathanNew Dad4h ago

With four kids, I've learned that perfect presence isn't always the goal at that age. Even if they're half listening, you're still getting them there. The fact that you're trying matters more than you think.

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EEricNew Dad3h ago

The phone thing is real even with my 3 month old somehow already in the picture. I'm saving your post for like 14 years from now because this is the stuff I'm definitely going to struggle with.

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