A mother from North Carolina said she has the right to look through her child’s phone because she paid for it.
Now, there’s nothing quite as rewarding as parenthood.
The love between you and your child is something unlike any other feeling on earth… It’s a pretty magical thing.
Although you try and do the best for your child…
Everyone has an opinion on what you’re doing wrong.
There are many things that make parenthood irritating…
But there’s one thing pretty much every parent out there can relate to, which is feeling like you’re not giving your kids the best.
And there are a whole host of controversial decisions to be made around parenting.
It’s safe to say, people have some pretty strong opinions…
Like, for example, how to split duties between parents…
With single parenting being even tougher!
And modern parents have even more stresses to go through.
Technology has made the already hard job of parenting even trickier — especially as kids grow older.
There’s another big issue for parents, these days.
The highly topical issue of helicopter parenting.
It can be tricky to toe the line between responsible and overprotective.
But it’s important to foster independence and trust in your kids, to risk a serious rebellion down the line.
It often all comes down to communication.
And making sure your kids feel they can come to you with their problems will always make things easier.
Respect is another pertinent issue when it comes to parenting.
As a lack of respect is really what most fights between parents and kids come down to.
Patience is also key.
As any parent will tell you, you need the patience of a saint on some days.
The feeling of inadequacy can also bring parents down.
But if you’re trying your best, rest assured — you’re being a top-level parent!
Trying to instill discipline is key.
But, let’s be honest — it’s not always possible! Sometimes kids just aren’t in the mood to be obedient.
There’s something else that can make parenting seem scary.
That feeling that there just isn’t enough time!
Not only do days rush past when you’re super busy taking care of a little one…
But you want to treasure the precious, fleeting moments of your child’s early days (and years).
Dealing with fear is another big issue of parenting.
With a world out there that feels vast and frightening, it can be tempting to wrap you child up in cotton wool.
But you need to allow your child to experience life for themselves!
So long as they always know they can rely on you to help them out in times of need!
A lot of good parenting actually relies on relinquishing of control.
Which is, as any parent knows, easier said than done.
But you’ve got this!
The very fact you’re concerned about becoming a better parent means you’re already doing a great job!
But parenting can become very tricky once your child grows up, especially when they reach their teenage years.
Once your child enters puberty, it can feel like they aren’t the same person you knew before.
One of the most concerning things for parents when their child reaches that age is the use of phones.
The younger generations’ owning a phone has become a huge trend.
And it’s sure made parents feel concerned for their children when they’re surfing the internet and spending time on social media.
However, recently a mother shared her thoughts on the issue and said she has all the right to look through her child’s phone because she bought it with her money.
Laura Muse, from North Carolina, admitted she sometimes has a snoop through her fifteen-year-old son’s phone before he goes to sleep.
And also screens her seventeen-year-old daughter’s online activity.
Speaking with the New York Post, the forty-one-year-old said: “I own their phones, I pay for the phones. I can go through them whenever I want.”
She also took to TikTok, where she could be seen explaining her parenting rules.
In the video, which has gone viral, she stands with her son while music with the lyrics “this is no big deal” plays in the background.
Text appears on the screen, reading: “Me every time I look through my teenager’s phone.”
Since being posted, the video has gained over 1 million views…
With many making their way to the comment section to agree with the mom.
“My daughter had to turn her phone in every night at bedtime and yes, I looked at it. It’s for their protection,” wrote one parent.
“It’s no big deal because you’ve done a fine job at raising them! You are truly blessed with beautiful and amazing kids. Good job momma bear!” added a second.
While a third chimed: “I love that you guys have a relationship where that is good and you can.”
However, others weren’t so convinced about her parenting rules…
“Why do you go through his phone? Let him have privacy,” one person questioned.
“My mom doesn’t go through my phone unless I give her a reason not to trust me,” added a second.
“Checking your kids’ phone is an invasion of privacy and shows you don’t trust them. They will never open up to you ever again,” a third penned.
The mom responded to this last comment, writing: “I pay for the phone and when you have nothing to hide because we can openly communicate about life it’s no big deal… Sorry you don’t have that in your life.”
What do you think?