Parental Controls

Texas Teens Allegedly Stab Mom Over Wi-Fi Shutdown

Three teenage girls allegedly tried to stab their mother after she turned off the Wi-Fi, according to the sheriff’s office. This incident, which unfolded in a Houston home, involved the three sisters chasing their 39-year-old mother with kitchen knives, both inside the house and into the street. The escalation of the argument went beyond verbal confrontation; one daughter even threw a brick, striking their mother in the ankle. The grandmother, 70 years old, suffered injuries while attempting to intervene and protect her daughter.

The sheer violence of the attack is shocking. It raises serious questions about the family dynamic and the role that unchecked internet access might have played in this extreme reaction.… Continue reading

Stop children using smartphones until they are 13, says French report

As a modern-day parent, the issue of children and smartphones is a tough one to navigate. On one hand, we want to ensure our children have access to technology that can be educational and helpful in many ways. On the other hand, we are constantly bombarded with reports and articles highlighting the negative impact smartphones can have on young minds. The recent French report that suggests children should not have smartphones until they are 13 is a topic that hits close to home for many of us.

The report highlights the profit-driven strategy of tech companies that aim to capture children’s attention and monetize them from a young age.… Continue reading