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.

behavior, threatening to harm themselves

carried out

starts as a blank

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

Erika sighed.

them before, and now it’s hard to turn things

up, they're

on their studies, it’s a

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

and Mr.

won't keep you

do decide to leave, let me know ahead of time so we can have

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

aunt.” Erika knew

parted ways in the hospital parking

stood by her car, watching until Erika

near the hospital, nervously

had gone or if Kathryn had been willing to

manage his expectations, telling himself not to

was hard to squash, and it left

in, Marco stood up and waved her

across from

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

I'm fine,” Erika