Brandie, a young mother of twin boys named Blaine and Rylie, decided to do an experiment to investigate what happens when she spends time on her phone instead of watching her children play, and how this affects her relationship with them. What she uncovered was the dismal reality of technology and the internet’s role in the family dynamic!

This California woman published the results on Facebook with her pals, not expecting her post to spread like wildfire. “Today I did an experiment, I watched my boys play,” she stated in an email. “As I sat quietly in the corner of the room, I counted the number of times they looked at me for various reasons: to see if I noticed their cool tricks, to seek approval or disapproval for what they were doing, and to observe my reactions.”

” “I couldn’t help but wonder what message I would have sent if I had been using technology.” “28 times, my angels would have questioned whether the World Wide Web was more important than them.” “28 times, my boys would not have received the attention that most adults seek.” My beloved would have worried if they were emotionally alone 28 times. My children would have been informed 28 times that who you are online is the most important thing.”

“In a world where we are accepted for who others perceive us to be rather than who we truly are, in a world where validation comes from the number of followers or likes we have, in a world where quality time with loved ones is being replaced by isolation and text messages from the other room, I beg you to be different,” she said.

“Please turn off your technology and spend time with your family and loved ones.” You never know who is watching or what message you are sending to the next generation of youngsters if you spend too much time on social media.” Brandie’s message is a compelling reminder to put down your phone and spend more quality time with those who matter to you. Please SHARE this with your friends on Facebook!