Hey friends, have you seen that photo making rounds online of a couple of parents on their phones while their kids are right next to them? It’s got the hashtag #modernparenting and features a family chilling on the NYC subway. Both parents are absorbed in their devices, and here’s the thing—people are losing their minds over it.
Some comments are downright extreme: “Put down those stupid things!” “This is just pitiful.” “Such a sad image.” But honestly, we have no idea what those parents are doing on their phones. Maybe they’re looking at cute pictures from their day out, or perhaps they’re even organizing a babysitter. Who knows? They’re adults and can check their phones whenever they like, even if they’re on a subway.
When did we decide that parents must have their eyes glued to their kids at all times, or they’re deemed terrible? No one bats an eye when a parent reads a magazine or chats with friends, yet whip out a phone, and suddenly it’s a scandal. It’s a little more concerning that a stranger felt it was okay to snap a picture of this family, post it online, and judge them.
The outrage over parents using their phones is pretty amusing, especially since it seems everyone else is glued to their screens too. Yes, we’re all a bit attached to our devices, but somehow, it’s a bigger deal when a mom is the one using her phone. There’s even an entire Tumblr account dedicated to calling out parents who dare to be on their phones in front of their kids. The tagline? “Don’t tune out your kids when you turn on your phone.”
But let’s consider this: what is the person running that account doing with their own kids while they’re busy uploading judgmental posts? Are they perhaps *gasp* using their phone too?
We all need a break from our screens once in a while. Parents aren’t any more addicted to technology than the rest of us. If you want to read more about navigating parenting in this digital age, check out this article on home insemination kits. You might also find useful insights in this resource on pregnancy.
In summary, let’s ease up on the judgment of parents using their phones around their kids. Everyone deserves a moment to disconnect, and it’s time to stop putting so much pressure on parents to be engaged 24/7.