4 Reasons to Schedule Family Movie Nights
Gain knowledge and start family discussions: Movies open eyes to new cultures, experiences, and knowledge. We can see the world from the comfort of our couch. The greatest moments in history come to life before our eyes.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt? What is Day of the Dead? How do astronauts fly into space?
The knowledge we gain can widen our perspectives and jumpstart a meaningful family discussion.
What would it be like to grow up in a place where everyone looks different than you? What would you do with a million dollars? Why does everyone see the situation so differently? If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why are some people treated differently than others?
Through knowledge and experience, we learn how to overcome hard struggles. We gain courage from the heroes and heroines we see. We are inspired by stories of beating the odds, overcoming loss, and getting out of our comfort zones.
Easy and affordable: Streaming services, public libraries, and online rentals make movie watching an affordable option for any night of the week. Movie nights can be easily planned out or thrown together at the last minute.
Common experience: Ever need an ice breaker for awkward family moments? Nothing does the trick like a well placed movie line from a family favorite.
Stressful day of work? “So does this mean we have to move again?” (Incredibles)
Bad date? “The creepy one? Yeah, you better let him go.” (Hoodwinked)
Meal gone wrong? “Cheese me no likey.” (The Emperor’s New Groove)
In need of some loving discipline? “What you did today was wrong. Funny, but wrong.” (Cheaper by the Dozen)
Reward hard work: Grades, chores, family projects, you name it. Celebrate a job well done.
So get the chores done, check off those to do lists, and cuddle up with a bowl of popcorn.