We shake our heads at those folks who are buried in their devices 24/7. When families send their loved ones off to basic training, they redefine the term "phone addiction."
I was so proud when my son joined the National Guard! I thought I was prepared for him to ship to basic training, but it's the hardest thing I've ever endured.
How does this happen? How can an alleged responsible parent even come close to letting this happen. It appears to me as if the parent has failed the child and perhaps the parent is the one that charges need to be filed against.
It is one of the most trying times a parent will ever experience. You are giving yourself and your spouse a break from the same old humdrum homecooked meals you've been eating since the baby was born. You and the family head to your favorite restaurant to enjoy a good meal and a quiet evening. The problem, your child did not get the memo about it being a quiet evening. It's noisy kids and parents