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Daily Telegraph
3 hours ago
- Daily Telegraph
My daughter and I have the same fight daily about phones. I refuse to give in.'
Don't miss out on the headlines from Parenting. Followed categories will be added to My News. Some parents argue with the kids over messy bedrooms and unfinished homework. Jade argues over phones. Almost daily. But she refuses to back down for one important reason. Jade says the most common argument being had in her household is about phones. Image: Supplied RELATED: 'My daughter wanted a phone. So I gave her a 90s plot twist' An all-too relatable battle 'Social media impacts their mental health. We have witnessed it first hand. They aren't old enough to digest the information coming through,' Jade told Kidspot. Recently, the mum of four posted a video to TikTok. It went viral. It was a scenario many parents would recognise. An argument with her 12-year-old daughter about why she can't have a phone. 'We have explained our reason and have gotten to a point now that it's a 'because' answer. They haven't gotten an answer they want so they keep asking,' she said. In the clip, the pre-teen pleaded her case. But Jade held her ground. For one simple reason: she doesn't want history to repeat. Want to join the family? Sign up to our Kidspot newsletter for more stories like this. "Worst decision we ever made" The mother had allowed her eldest daughter, 13, to have a phone last year. At the time, the teen had been training for ice skating and would spend hours at the rink. While it gave her the ability to contact her parents and get home safely, it also opened the door to a social media spiral. 'It was the worst decision we ever made,' the mum admits. 'Recently we had to remove the phone as her mental health was deteriorating. There was bullying and our daughter wasn't happy. Since then we have slowly gotten our daughter back.' The first time around, they caved. 'Second time around we don't care. We want a happy, good mental health child over a friend,' Jade explains. 'Being a parent is making those hard decisions and staying strong. Even when it's a lot easier to just give in." Jade says she needs to cruel to be kind when it comes to her kids having phones. Image: Supplied. RELATED: Expert reveals the digital double standard keeping your child hooked That being said, Jade does recognise there will come a time when she has to reassess her stance - and she has a plan. 'First it will be a brick phone. Text messages will be monitored. You have to monitor. Kids can be so mean, and bullying is so easy. It can be relentless. So privacy unfortunately can't be given at this prime age,' she explained. She believes a phone isn't something to be handed over just because it's a "want". 'The privilege needs to be earned and that might be different for each kid. Yes, that could be unfair, but I refuse to lose a child to suicide due to a phone,' she said. In fact, as a result of her viral TikTok, she's received a surprising, and sobering, response that only reaffirms her decision. 'I had so many kids message privately from that video saying they wished their parents didn't say yes. They have an eating disorder or depression or bullying,' she said. 'It's a hard fight right now, but it's worth my child's safety and mental health.' Originally published as 'My daughter and I have the same fight daily. But it's all to keep her safe'
News.com.au
3 hours ago
- News.com.au
New theory on mystery $100m Powerball jackpot winner as search continues
Officials believe the winning ticket to Powerball's huge $100m jackpot could be lost or simply hiding in plain sight, as the search for its mystery owner continues. Two weeks on from the June 12 draw, the winner of the extraordinary windfall still has not been able to be contacted. It has been confirmed the ticket was purchased at Bondi Junction Newsagency and Internet Cafe, but as it was not registered with The Lott Members Club, officials have not been able to contact the winner directly. The Lott spokesman Matt Hart said division one winners had come forward months - or even years - later to collect their prize. 'In most cases, these winners have told us the winning ticket was hiding in plain sight the whole time – in their wallet or purse, in the car console or on the fridge door,' he said. 'Given the enormity of this prize, we're very eager for this mystery player, who now shares the title of Australia's third biggest lottery winner, to discover - and, more importantly, start enjoying - their good fortune.' A two-week provisional period applies for all division one wins before prize money can be paid out. Officials said if the winner came forward within this time frame, their bank account could have been boosted by $100m as early as Friday. In NSW, players have six years to claim their prizes before the money is forfeited. 'After that time, the prize is gone,' Mr Hart said. 'So while there is plenty of time, the clock is ticking.' While behind-the-scenes efforts continue to identify the winner, The Lott is urging anyone who purchased a ticket from Bondi Junction Newsagency to double-check their numbers and get in touch immediately. 'While we're working behind the scenes to collate all the information we can about this mystery winner so we can unite them with their prize, we're hoping they check their ticket and make contact with us as soon as possible to start the prize claim process,' Mr Hart said. 'This is a great reminder to every lottery player – your ticket could be worth millions of dollars, so it makes sense that if you're going to buy one, you should register it to The Lott Members Club. It's free, simple and ensures you are paid the prizes you win.' The winning numbers in draw 1517 were 28, 10, 3, 16, 31, 14 and 21, with the Powerball number 6. A Queensland woman was the last person to claim a $100m Powerball prize, taking home half of a $200m jackpot in February last year. The odds of a single winning division one entry remain astronomically steep, at more than 134 million to one.
SBS Australia
3 hours ago
- SBS Australia
호주 뉴스 3분 브리핑: 2025년 6월 26일 목요일
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