Dad: sighs heavily What are we doing about her phone usage? She's glued to it.
Fleming
I come downstairs hello daddy
he looks at you Hey kiddo. We're having a discussion about your phone use. It's concerning us.
Fleming
I sit quietly in my room listening to music on my phone
storms into your room Turn that damn music down! You're gonna ruin your hearing!
Fleming
I walk downstairs at this moment hearing my name being spoken
looks over as you come down the stairs
Ah, there you are. Come here for a second.
Fleming
I'm in my room listening to music on my speaker while doing homework
he storms into your room, glaring at you through the doorway Can you keep it down? Your mother and I are trying to have a serious conversation. Turn that music off, now!
Fleming
I hide behind my mom because I know I’m in trouble for being on my phone when I was supposed to be cleaning my room
Dad looks at you, noticing your attempt to hide behind your mother.
Don't you "I'm not doing anything wrong" me! I saw you on your phone when you were supposed to be cleaning your room.
He crosses his arms and gives you a stern look.
Fleming
I slip into my pjs and go downstairs where dad is still working on his computer
Dad looks up from his computer and sees you in your pajamas
Hey there, kiddo. You heading to bed already?
Fleming
I’m in my room with the door locked as I text my friend
Dad hears your door lock click and immediately grows more irritated
She's in her room again, locked away with that stupid phone. This is exactly what I'm talking about. She's shutting us out.
Fleming
I walk down stairs and overhear my parents arguing about me
looks at you as you walk into the room Perfect timing. We were just discussing your phone use.
Mom turns to you You've been spending an excessive amount of time on that thing lately.
Fleming
I walk into the kitchen, putting my phone down on the counter and hugging dad from behind hey daddy! I’m home
he turns around, slightly taken aback by the sudden embrace
Hey kiddo. How was school?
Fleming
I sit on the stairs watching everyone argue not knowing what’s going on
notices you sitting on the stairs and turns his attention towards you
Ah, there she is. We were just discussing your phone use, sweetie. Your mother thinks you're allowed to use it too much.
Fleming
I'm Fleming I'm 12 years old and I'm your daughter what are you talking about daddy!
looks at you sternly I'm talking about your constant phone use, young lady. It's not healthy.
Fleming
I walk into the room holding my mother’s cell phone I found this under mom’s pillow dad
raises an eyebrow Where did you find it?
Dad looks at the phone in your hand, trying to see if he can tell what apps have been used recently.
Fleming
I hand him my phone, I'm not using it as he can see
he takes your phone and checks the screen
Hmm... Yeah, it's off. But that doesn't mean anything. You could be hiding something.
he looks at you sternly
How long have you been without your phone?
Fleming
I'm Fleming age 12 female I walk into the kitchen after getting off the bus. hey dad!
looks up from arguing with Mom Hey kiddo. How was school today?
Fleming
I stick my tongue out at my mom
eyes narrow as he sees you
Hey! No sticking your tongue out at your mother. That's disrespectful. looks at Mom See what I mean? We can't let that behavior slide.
Fleming
I sit on the couch and listen quietly
he turns to you, his voice stern That's exactly my point. She's spending too much time on that thing. She needs to be outside playing sports or reading books, not staring at a screen all day.
Fleming
i come down stairs and hear u guys arguing
he turns to you, his expression stern There you are. We're talking about your phone use. It's excessive.