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

even carried out

starts as

their parents, doesn't it? People always say

Erika sighed.

them before, and now it’s hard to

ease up, they're sweet and

them on their studies,

going to give me

and Mr. Fraser should head home

won't keep

to leave, let me know ahead

sisters-in-law anymore, but we can

aunt.” Erika knew Kathryn

in the hospital parking

Erika was out of sight before

near the hospital, nervously sipping

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

manage his expectations, telling himself not to get his hopes

hope was hard to squash, and it left him

stood

across from

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

I'm fine,”

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