When I limited my daughter’s screen time to one hour a day, I didn’t expect it to shake our relationship. It wasn’t just about phones—it was about connection, grief, and trust.
She was furious. “You’ll regret this!” she shouted.
A week later, I got a call from school—she was caught using a phone in class. But I had her phone. Turns out, she borrowed a spare from a classmate and hid it in her locker.
At home, I confronted her. She didn’t deny it. “You don’t get it,” she said through tears. “You cut me off from everyone.”
I was calm, but inside, I was heartbroken. I grounded her, but now she barely talks to me. She looks at me like I’m the enemy. I’m scared I’m losing her.
—Meghan
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