Mums on their phones

Posted too soon! They may have been judged as looking at their screens instead of parenting. They weren't they were all having a great time.

I agree with YoungerGeneration. I'm sure there are parents (why single out just the mums??) who overuse phones/technology and ignore their children but that's happened in every generation of parents. I remember my own mum complaining about XYZ's children who were always roaming the streets causing trouble!

I think most parents do a good job, at least, the young families that I know are. It's not necessary to be perfect, good enough is fine.

I don't think that anyone is condemning anyone. We all know or should know if we have had children that the role of a new mother is a very difficult one. I remember this vividly. So much to do and not enough time. That is why if grandparents are lucky enough to have time with their grandchildren it can be so rewarding both ways. It can be so much fun and we can teach them a lot, reading, games, dress ups and of course outside if we can in nature. Electronic media may have to be monitored a bit and leave time for "imagination."

I think the criticism is aimed at parents who are totally on their mobiles all the time when out with their children, not those making call that are necessary or taking an unplanned call, or arranging something.

It's about those who are so totally on their phone all the time, or playing Pokemon, CandyCrush, etc when out that the children are bored and feel ignored.

My DIL is a hard working career mum and must use her phone when she's out with DGG, but being with her daughter takes priority and she returns most calls when she gets back home and baby is down for her nap.

If they weren't on their phones( these visible everywhere mums who do exist we must all agree), would they be talking meaningfully with their children? Maybe not.