Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Erika 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.” lt 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.

to extreme behavior, threatening to harm themselves if they weren't given

even carried out

child starts as

what gets drawn on that slate depends on their parents, doesn't it? People always say parents are a child's first teachers,

Erika sighed.

and

I ease up, they're sweet and

on their

with homework sometimes feels like it’s going to give me a heart attack.”

Mr. Fraser should

won't keep you any

know ahead of

anymore, but we can still

my kids’ aunt.” Erika knew

in the hospital

car, watching until Erika was out of sight

near the hospital, nervously

conversation with Kathryn had gone or if Kathryn had been

his expectations, telling himself

and it left him feeling on

walked in, Marco stood up and

sat across from

I'll get you a cup,” Marco offered, trying to sound

I'm fine,”