Parenting in the Digital Age: When 'Grounded' Means a Text Message

Remember when getting grounded meant a serious talk and maybe a note on the fridge? Now, with landlines fading into the past, I find myself texting my kids to let them know they're grounded—and sometimes, they text me back to confirm! It’s a strange twist on an old-school consequence, but it’s become our new normal. I never thought I’d be negotiating screen time or consequences through emojis and group chats, but here we are. Parenting keeps evolving, and so do our methods. How do you handle discipline in your tech-savvy household? Share your stories below! #ParentingJourney #FamilyLife #ModernParenting #Parenting