Parents these days have it easy. They can just sit back and relax while their kids run around and play with their gadgets. But back in the day, it was a different story.

We had to work hard to supervise our kids while also keeping up with our jobs. It was a constant struggle to make sure everyone was happy and safe.

But we did it because we love our kids and grandkids. And we would do it again in a heartbeat.

That's why when one mum shared her simple 'Kmart hack' for supervising her kids, she received mixed reactions from parents and grandparents alike who thought that her parenting style was lacking in 'human connection'.

The mum, who took to Facebook to share her tip, suggested using a Kmart phone mount to calm her bub.

One mum has received mixed reactions after sharing her tech-savvy parenting tip. Credit: Facebook.​

'Just sharing this $5 phone mount we found from Kmart today,' she wrote.

'Super handy when bub starts to fuss. Just play bub's fave show and peace be with you. Suitable for 10" screen.'

The tip was deemed to be a brilliant idea by other 'tired' mothers, admitting that they don't have enough time to tend to their kids.

One person wrote: 'Great hack.'

'Lifesaver for my fussy Bub!' another said.

A third chimed in: 'I saw a lady with this the other day! I thought it was clever!'

While some parents agreed that the handy tip helped them supervise their kids, some argued that it lessens the amount of time that parents spend with their children. Credit: Kmart.​

One more acknowledged how helpful the tip was when her toddler wouldn't settle.

'Mate this is a game changer. I've had one for a while. Although I do minimal screen time with bub it saved my life when she was sick the other day in the car and I needed to distract her and keep her looking up instead of reading,' the mum wrote.

'Best $5 ever spent. Love mine.'

The hack didn't impress everyone, and several people expressed concern about parents using screens to divert their baby’s' attention.

One parent pointed out: 'I find this incredibly sad. If bub is fussy... they need something. Not a screen. Just my thoughts.'

Another agreed, saying: 'You're not catering to their emotional needs by shoving a screen in their face. They need that face-to-face interaction.'

Some users, however, were quick on their feet to defend the original poster's suggestion.

One mum argued: 'Nobody is saying to ignore your child's needs. If all else fails, try the damn screen. If it wins, it wins. Babies get bored too.'

Another woman praised the author and offered encouragement.

'Turn comments off, protect yourself from judgement and nasty adults who are not mature enough to see the post for the intention - sharing a hack.'

The original poster also addressed the situation, writing: 'We got sooo many looks and comments - good and bad.'

'Kept our baby quiet and entertained while we got to have a 5-minute adult conversation or eat our dinner, so did not bother me.'

There's no denying that technology has changed the way the new generation supervises their kids. From checking in on our kids with a smartphone app to using a tablet to keep them entertained, it's clear that tech plays a big role.

And while some may see this as a bad thing, there are some benefits to using technology to help with parenting.

For busy parents, technology can be a lifesaver. Being able to check in on their children while they're at work or running errands can give them peace of mind.

And if the bubs need to be distracted for a few minutes while their parents are getting things done, there are plenty of great educational apps and games that can do just that.

Of course, there are also some downsides to using technology as a parent. It's important to make sure that they are being used in moderation and that the child is still getting plenty of face-to-face interaction. But overall, if used correctly, technology can be a helpful tool for parents.

So, there you have it, folks! Feel free to share this article with your kids, it could help them juggle their parenting duties with other errands. Or will you get this a go next time you’re babysitting? Also, as always, don't hesitate to share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[Ricci]

Whilst I don't condone the use of screens to babysit youngsters I will admit that there are times when whatever works is the best solution. Some days you just have to pick your battles!

 

[adorableagnes]

Parents these days have it easy. They can just sit back and relax while their kids run around and play with their gadgets. But back in the day, it was a different story.

We had to work hard to supervise our kids while also keeping up with our jobs. It was a constant struggle to make sure everyone was happy and safe.

But we did it because we love our kids and grandkids. And we would do it again in a heartbeat.

That's why when one mum shared her simple 'Kmart hack' for supervising her kids, she received mixed reactions from parents and grandparents alike who thought that her parenting style was lacking in 'human connection'.

The mum, who took to Facebook to share her tip, suggested using a Kmart phone mount to calm her bub.

One mum has received mixed reactions after sharing her tech-savvy parenting tip. Credit: Facebook.​

'Just sharing this $5 phone mount we found from Kmart today,' she wrote.

'Super handy when bub starts to fuss. Just play bub's fave show and peace be with you. Suitable for 10" screen.'

The tip was deemed to be a brilliant idea by other 'tired' mothers, admitting that they don't have enough time to tend to their kids.

One person wrote: 'Great hack.'

'Lifesaver for my fussy Bub!' another said.

A third chimed in: 'I saw a lady with this the other day! I thought it was clever!'

While some parents agreed that the handy tip helped them supervise their kids, some argued that it lessens the amount of time that parents spend with their children. Credit: Kmart.​

One more acknowledged how helpful the tip was when her toddler wouldn't settle.

'Mate this is a game changer. I've had one for a while. Although I do minimal screen time with bub it saved my life when she was sick the other day in the car and I needed to distract her and keep her looking up instead of reading,' the mum wrote.

'Best $5 ever spent. Love mine.'

The hack didn't impress everyone, and several people expressed concern about parents using screens to divert their baby’s' attention.

One parent pointed out: 'I find this incredibly sad. If bub is fussy... they need something. Not a screen. Just my thoughts.'

Another agreed, saying: 'You're not catering to their emotional needs by shoving a screen in their face. They need that face-to-face interaction.'

Some users, however, were quick on their feet to defend the original poster's suggestion.

One mum argued: 'Nobody is saying to ignore your child's needs. If all else fails, try the damn screen. If it wins, it wins. Babies get bored too.'

Another woman praised the author and offered encouragement.

'Turn comments off, protect yourself from judgement and nasty adults who are not mature enough to see the post for the intention - sharing a hack.'

The original poster also addressed the situation, writing: 'We got sooo many looks and comments - good and bad.'

'Kept our baby quiet and entertained while we got to have a 5-minute adult conversation or eat our dinner, so did not bother me.'

There's no denying that technology has changed the way the new generation supervises their kids. From checking in on our kids with a smartphone app to using a tablet to keep them entertained, it's clear that tech plays a big role.

And while some may see this as a bad thing, there are some benefits to using technology to help with parenting.

For busy parents, technology can be a lifesaver. Being able to check in on their children while they're at work or running errands can give them peace of mind.

And if the bubs need to be distracted for a few minutes while their parents are getting things done, there are plenty of great educational apps and games that can do just that.

Of course, there are also some downsides to using technology as a parent. It's important to make sure that they are being used in moderation and that the child is still getting plenty of face-to-face interaction. But overall, if used correctly, technology can be a helpful tool for parents.

So, there you have it, folks! Feel free to share this article with your kids, it could help them juggle their parenting duties with other errands. Or will you get this a go next time you’re babysitting? Also, as always, don't hesitate to share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

I think this is just lazy parenting, take the time to find out what's bothering your child.

 

[Macarj]

She doesn't say she uses it everyday all day

 

[Sloopy]

When, in a few years, she is complaining that the child spends too much time on screen-based activity...

 

[JayKay]

Only the mother knows her own situation. If at her wits end, and she needs to accomplish this or that....and her little one won't settle, I might be willing to try something special.....but for me it would have to be a rare occurrence.

 

[Ezzy]

Does this come under modern day parenting? Not sure myself. What happened to the rattles that used to stretch from one side of a pram to the other that baby could amuse themselves with, hitting with their hands & exercising their arms while squealing in delight? When do these babies get picked up, cuddled, spoken to etc if a monitor is the answer to keeping them quiet? They need this contact

Babies normally only get grumpy when they are wet, hungry, need a nappy change or are tired don't they?

[ We used cloth nappies for all four babies & there was a product available which went inside the nappy & took the urine away from the skin & kept the nappy dry- handy at night. Can't do that with disposables ].