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

even carried

as a

slate depends on their parents, doesn't it? People always say parents are a

Erika sighed.

strict enough with them before, and

ease up, they're sweet and

them on their studies, it’s

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

Mr.

won't keep you

me know ahead

not be sisters-in-law anymore,

kids’ aunt.” Erika knew

in the

by her car, watching until Erika was

was at a cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping his second cup of

didn’t know how Erika’s conversation with Kathryn had gone or

tried to manage his expectations, telling

and it

walked in, Marco stood up and waved

across from

a

I'm fine,”

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