In the video, Salads explains that he’s doing his “experiment” to help a mom call out her husband for his phone use. “Emily is concerned that her husband is not paying attention to her child at the park because he’s always texting on his phone, and making phone calls, and doing work through his cell phone,” says Salads. “So we’re going to be going to the park today to stalk him and see if we can catch him on his phone and try to abduct the child.” More from CafeMom: The 1 Big Reason Kids’ Social Skills Are Regressing The man seems shaken but obviously relieved to have his son back as he clutches him tightly. More from CafeMom: New ‘Wait Until 8th’ Smartphone Pledge Is Just the Latest Episode of the Mommy Wars Insinuating that every parent who sends a text or makes a phone call while in public with his or her child is doing something wrong is a dangerous thing to do. Suggesting that “good” parents would never take their eyes off their child for even a moment is ridiculous. In a world where about 115 children a year in the US are abducted by strangers, it’s important that we are present and aware. But it is also important that we be realistic about the expectations we place on parents when it comes to phone usage.
title: “Youtuber Kidnaps Boy To Shame Dad For Using His Phone At The Playground” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-18” author: “Pamela Spencer”
In the video, Salads explains that he’s doing his “experiment” to help a mom call out her husband for his phone use. “Emily is concerned that her husband is not paying attention to her child at the park because he’s always texting on his phone, and making phone calls, and doing work through his cell phone,” says Salads. “So we’re going to be going to the park today to stalk him and see if we can catch him on his phone and try to abduct the child.” More from CafeMom: The 1 Big Reason Kids’ Social Skills Are Regressing The man seems shaken but obviously relieved to have his son back as he clutches him tightly. More from CafeMom: New ‘Wait Until 8th’ Smartphone Pledge Is Just the Latest Episode of the Mommy Wars Insinuating that every parent who sends a text or makes a phone call while in public with his or her child is doing something wrong is a dangerous thing to do. Suggesting that “good” parents would never take their eyes off their child for even a moment is ridiculous. In a world where about 115 children a year in the US are abducted by strangers, it’s important that we are present and aware. But it is also important that we be realistic about the expectations we place on parents when it comes to phone usage.