Married At First Sight 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.

kids even resorted to extreme behavior, threatening to harm themselves if they

some even carried out

child starts as a

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

Erika sighed.

enough with them before, and now it’s

I ease up,

push them on their studies,

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

and Mr. Fraser should head home

won't keep

me know ahead of time so we can have one last

anymore,

aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn planned

parted ways in the hospital

by her car, watching until Erika was

near the hospital,

how Erika’s conversation with Kathryn had gone

expectations, telling

was hard to squash, and it left

Erika walked in, Marco stood up and

across

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

I'm fine,” Erika