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.

threatening to harm themselves if

some even carried out

starts as a

doesn't it? People always say parents are a child's

Erika sighed.

with them before, and

up, they're

on their studies, it’s a

homework sometimes feels like it’s going to give me a heart attack.” Kathryn wasn't sure how to

and Mr. Fraser should head home

won't keep you any

decide to leave, let me know ahead of time so we can have one last meal

be sisters-in-law anymore, but we can still be

my kids’ aunt.” Erika

in

by her car, watching until Erika was out

the hospital, nervously sipping his second cup of

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

his expectations, telling himself

squash, and it

in, Marco stood up and waved her

across

some coffee? I'll get you a cup,” Marco offered, trying to

I'm fine,” Erika

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