Question 1: How often does your family eat dinner together?
A) Almost every night (5-7x/week)
B) A few times a week (2-4x/week)
C) Once a week or less
D) We can't remember the last time
Question 2: When you do eat together, where does it happen?
A) At the table, no screens
B) At the table, but TV or phones are usually on
C) On the couch or in separate rooms
D) Wherever we can grab a seat
Question 3: Who does most of the talking at dinner?
A) Everyone contributes pretty equally
B) One or two people dominate
C) It's mostly quiet
D) We're usually on our phones or watching something
Question 4: How often do meaningful conversations happen at dinner?
A) Regularly — we talk about real stuff
B) Sometimes — when we're not too tired
C) Rarely — it's mostly logistics ("how was school?" "fine")
D) Never — we don't really talk
Question 5: How do your kids respond when it's time for family dinner?
A) They look forward to it (or at least don't resist)
B) They come, but it feels like pulling teeth
C) They'd rather eat alone or skip it
D) We've stopped trying
Question 6: How stressed is the dinner hour in your home?
A) Pretty relaxed — we've got a rhythm
B) Sometimes stressful, sometimes okay
C) Usually chaotic — it's the worst part of the day
D) We avoid it because it's too much
Question 7: Does your family have any dinner traditions or rituals?
A) Yes — we have regular things we do (gratitude, questions, etc.)
B) We've tried some, but nothing sticks
C) No, we've never really thought about it
D) What do you mean by "rituals"?
Question 8: How connected do you feel to your family after a typical dinner?
A) More connected — it's a highlight
B) About the same — neutral
C) Sometimes more disconnected — dinners can go sideways
D) We don't eat together, so N/A
Scoring:
Mostly A's: Your dinner culture is strong. Keep building — Alice! can help you go deeper.
Mostly B's: You've got a good foundation. Small tweaks could make a big difference.
Mostly C's: There's work to do, but you're not alone. This is fixable.
Mostly D's: Dinner has become a pain point. Time to reset — and there's hope.
Results Page:
No matter where you scored, here's the truth: every family can build a better dinner culture. It starts with one meal, one conversation, one decision to show up.
Every family eats, not every family plays.
— Chaps
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