"Handing a 6-year-old a phone with unlimited screen time is tantamount to child abuse. Your ex-husband's actions reflect a disregard for parenting responsibilities."
"Your house is allowed to have its own rules about screen time and there should be as little as possible and certainly not on a personal device."
"You can probably get away with it falling in the toilet once. Accidents happen, but be aware that your ex will likely just buy another one."
"The two reasons for giving your son a phone are to provoke you or to avoid parenting responsibilities, letting the phone do the work."
A parent expresses frustration over an ex-husband giving their 6-year-old a smartphone with unlimited use. The response emphasizes the dangers of excessive screen time for young children and suggests that the phone should be restricted during visits. It highlights the ex-husband's motives, indicating a lack of interest in parenting. The advice includes keeping the phone out of reach during visits and modeling appropriate screen time behavior to promote healthier habits.
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