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.

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

even carried out

child starts as a blank

People always say parents are a child's first teachers, and their actions and words shape their kids’

Erika sighed.

and now

ease up,

if I push them on their studies, it’s a

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

continued, “You and Mr. Fraser should head

keep

me know ahead of time so

be sisters-in-law anymore, but we

aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn planned

in the hospital

until Erika

a cafe near the hospital, nervously

how Erika’s conversation with Kathryn had gone or if Kathryn had been willing to

his expectations, telling

to squash, and

stood up and

sat across from

you a cup,” Marco offered, trying

fine,”