Do you judge people who use phones or ipads out at restaurants with their kids?
Lately, I've seen so much chatter about "iPad kids" and how screens at restaurants are supposedly a sign of lazy parenting. At first, I nodded along—until our son hit 14 months. Now at 16 months, high chairs feel like enemy number one.I've tried everything: snacks, activity books, games, even laps around the restaurant (depending on the place). Yet sometimes, after exhausting every trick, the only thing standing between a peaceful meal and a full-on toddler meltdown is handing over a phone. It's just my husband and me—no nearby family to help—and we deserve a few minutes to eat, too.We keep screen time minimal at home with lots of parks, playdates, and adventures. But in those restaurant moments? I refuse to feel guilty anymore.I'm curious—what's your take on screen time specifically at restaurants? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #ParentingRealTalk #ModernParenting #GentleParenting #NoParentJudgment #LifeWithToddlers #Parenting
