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.

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

some even carried out

as a blank

slate depends on their parents, doesn't it? People always say parents are a child's first teachers, and their actions and words

Erika sighed.

and now it’s

I ease up, they're sweet and

on their

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

and Mr. Fraser should

won't keep you any

let me know ahead of time so

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

Erika knew

ways in

car, watching until Erika was

the hospital, nervously sipping

conversation with Kathryn had gone or if Kathryn had

manage his expectations, telling himself not to get his

to squash, and it left him

walked in, Marco stood up and

across

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

fine,”

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