Christopher Reeves' son reveals what strict rules they had at the dinner table after their father's accident

Christopher Reeve's son has revealed the strict rules that apply at the dinner table following their father's tragic accident.

The Superman The actor suffered a life-changing horse riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed.

At an equestrian event in Culpeper, Virginia, the horse ridden by Reeve hesitated while approaching the third fence.

The actor eventually suffered a nasty fall, with Reeve landing headfirst on the railing and injuring his neck bones.

After many years of health problems, Reeve died in 2004 at the age of 52.

Reeve's son Will Reeve appeared on Good morning America on Monday (September 16) to promote the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story next to his siblings.

They remembered that despite the injuries they had suffered, their parents wanted to keep life at home somewhat normal. Superman Actor had persevered.

Eating together as a family remained an integral part of dinner, but there was one rule that everyone had to follow when eating.

Will revealed: “Whether it was good news, bad news or scary news, dinner was family time. 'How was school?' They sat next to each other at the head of the bed.”

“My mother looked after him and herself. We had friends come over. It was very cheerful, hearty, loud – everything you want from a family meal.

“That was every night, and the only thing you weren't allowed to talk about was specific medical things. It could have been anything.”

So discussing Reeves' health wasn't on the agenda, but it seemed like there was plenty of action at dinner.

Elsewhere in the Good morning America In the interview, Will remembered how much his late mother loved to sing.

“Always. While she's making me my after-school snack, while she's putting me to bed, she's always singing,” he said, according to PEOPLE.

“And I, when I was 10, 11, would always say, 'Mom, stop it, this is so annoying, I'm trying to watch the show. Why are you singing all the time? My friends' moms don't sing all the time,' you're 11, right? And she'd say, 'Oh, okay, sorry,' or she'd turn the volume up to annoy me.”

Will, left, in 2004 (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storythe documentary about Reeves' life produced by DC Studios, is scheduled to hit select theaters this month.

It tells the story of how Reeve Superman performance and the challenges that his injuries brought with them.

In old footage of the actor, he can be seen recalling his state of mind during the initial recovery process and that it was his wife who ultimately helped him get through it.

He said, “I've ruined my life and everyone else's. I won't be able to ski, sail or throw a ball to Will. I won't be able to sleep with Dana. Maybe we should let me go.”

“And then she said the words that saved my life: 'You are still you. And I love you.'”