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

even carried

starts as a

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

Erika sighed.

and now

ease up,

I push them on their

give me a heart attack.”

“You and Mr. Fraser

won't keep

ahead of time so we

be sisters-in-law anymore,

Erika knew Kathryn planned to

parted ways in the hospital parking

watching until Erika

a cafe near the hospital, nervously sipping his second cup

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

to manage his expectations, telling himself not to get

was hard to squash, and it left

Marco stood up

sat across

I'll get you a cup,” Marco offered, trying to sound

fine,”

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