Each to their own but not for me,

Good on you, if it works, why not.

Yes kids are getting way to much screentime but sometimes you just need some peace and quiet. My kids never had any sort of screens as such though, Not until they needed an iPad for school.

We really shouldn’t judge

In all honesty that is bad parenting. Kids are getting way too much screen time as it is. Let them look around at their surroundings. You miss so much when looking at a screen.

I have a son with ASD so I totally understand that this is a solution that helps her do what she needs to do out of the house. You do what you can to get through the day, and to have some sanity.

This poor mum. When your kid has a disability you do everything you can to ensure they don’t have a melt down, well done mumma! Your doing a great job.

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 15 Sep 2019 , 7:43 am

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  I agree !

Each for there own sometime as a parent you do what works to cope and survive I’m not a fan of this and wouldn’t give to my child but people are so quick to judge on everything if your child is screaming your look upon and told to keep your child quiet and the list goes on

I think it is acceptable for this child but not all, what a parent does is no one elses business unless there is clearly abuse and people should not be so judgemental without knowing the facts.

I know it’s stressful shopping with kids. Always end up with unwanted item in the trolly.

You gotta do what you need to

Its hard one again. Each to their own, you just have to watch the amount of screen time they have.

You do what you need to do and only you know all of the circumstances so the people that judge can just be ignored.

I think this mum is very clever in that she has found what helps her autistic child to stay calm while she is shopping so as not to disrupt other shoppers and I applaud that she was trying to help other mums with her solution. I just wish social media was more positive than negative.

If that’s what helps her do what she needs to get done, then good on her. I can’t stand judgy mum’s who think they are the most perfect parents and have nothing to do but rain on other mum’s parades.

It’s whatever works for your child and I stress YOUR CHILD. You are trying to make his world less scarier. Looking at him I think you are doing a brilliant job. MUM POWER

You go Mum. I think what got lost in the outrage is that your child has special needs and this is what works for you to get through the day. As a Mum of an ASD child with sensory issues and constant meltdowns, I wish I had thought of this to get me through the day or shopping or chores, or whatever. You are not being a lazy parent or doing it for any other reason. A fantastic idea for children with special needs.

It’s certainly not something that I would do. But if it works for her, I suppose it’s a good idea.

I always thought I’d be one of those parents who wouldn’t let their kids have any screen time, I was wrong! Whatever helps to keep them calm! We do what works for our kids and no one should judge us for that. I love the hack!

As she said ‘how do you expect to raise kind children if we aren’t setting the example’
To all the people who tore her down.. go jump. it is damn hard to get things done with kids in tow, especially ones with additional needs.
Damn good idea. Going to utilise it and put it in the car for long trips…
Yes, that’s right, I let my 1 and 3 year old watch cartoons on my phone while I drive!!!!!