FAmily values
Family values are shown in "The Middle" because they always encounter troubles in their lives but they are always able to come together as a family and help each other. Even though they don't have a lot of money they can come together as a family and eat dinner. At the table, they don't have expensive plates and they use some lawn chairs at the dinner table, but that doesn't matter as long as they can be a family and keep their values strong.
According to dinnertrade.com, "Frequent family meals are associated with a lower risk of smoking, drinking and using drugs; with a lower incidence of depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts; and with better grades in 11 to 18 year olds. (Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 2004)" Many families in our societies have lost sight of this family interaction and have seen the negative effects. On the other hand, many still maintain this family dinner and closeness and their family values are preserved.