What you can say:
“Hey, I noticed some messages came through while you were in class. Can you share what was going on?”
What you can do together:
Set a rule for when and why it’s okay to message during school, if school rules permit. Write it down, revisit it if things get back off track.
Try this:
- Define together what makes something an urgent message, and what messages can wait.
If this keeps happening:
Texting during school can impact focus and emotional health. It might also be a sign your child is anxious or distracted. Try asking:
- “Is there something going on that you want to share?”
- “What’s something we can do to make the school day feel more manageable?”
