Chapter 3855Erika quickly said, “No, I need to get back and help the kids with their homework. There’s so much of it during winter break. If I don’t keep an eye on them, they’ll just play games on their phones.”
Kathryn nodded. “You’re right, sister-in-law. Make sure to stay on top of it. Don’t let them get lost in gaming and watching videos. If you have the time, it’s best to supervise them yourself. Kids can’t be expected to have that kind of self-control. Even we adults struggle to put down our phones.”
It was adults who set the example for kids’ habits with electronics. Parents often occupied themselves with their phones, avoiding interaction with their kids. And when the kids got restless, parents handed them devices to keep them quiet so they could continue using their own in peace.
But that just led to children becoming glued to screens.
When their school performance dropped, parents suddenly laid down strict rules, taking the devices away. Chaos followed.
Some kids even resorted to extreme behavior, threatening to harm themselves if they weren’t given their phones. Tragically, some even carried out those threats.
Every child starts as a blank slate. And what gets drawn on that slate depends on their parents, doesn’t it?
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