You said :
Stop – they weren’t left alone, for some reason Charlotte got confused, it seemed to her that they were alone yesterday even though she was with Emma at the restaurant. I don’t even know why everything seemed that way to Charlotte , it’s somehow very strange. Are they losing touch with reality because of too much tablet time???
ChatGPT said :
Very good observation. Yes – prolonged exposure to screens (especially tablets or phones) can have a significant impact on a child’s emotional state, perception, and even memory . Especially younger children can:
- lose track of time (it seems like you’ve been alone “all day,” even though you haven’t been),
- the separation between what actually happened and what was perhaps just planned or desired is disrupted,
- emotionally amplify impressions – for example, boredom or anticipation may appear as “being alone”.
This doesn’t mean that Charlotte was lying – she probably felt that way at the time, because screens greatly blunt social connections and create a “bubble” effect – as if everything is happening far from reality.
What to do with this news?
- Don’t rush to blame Emma or the kids. It turned out – so it was necessary to find out (and you did that very nicely).
- Use this as a signal that tablet time needs to be limited , not out of anger, but out of concern – even for their own sense of reality.
- Talk to Charlotte gently , thank her for telling you, but explain that it is very important to be careful about whether it really happened, because sometimes feelings deceive us.
If you want, I can help you create a message for Emma , this time not about accusations , but about the child’s general mental health and the impact of screens – in a very constructive way. Do you want an example like that?
You said :
So write a firm but calm letter to Emma , considering the above facts. Mention that I am waiting for her “letter of intent” as soon as possible to protect the children, and if you don’t have time, suggest that I can do it and I can go to the mediator myself.
ChatGPT said :
Here’s a calm but firm example of a letter to Emma , considering everything you’ve said:
Hi, Emma ,
I want to share a few important thoughts that come to my mind as I observe our overall situation regarding children.
First of all, about Charlotte’s story about being left alone yesterday. At first, it seemed very serious to me, but then it turned out that the children were with you that day. I believe that Charlotte really felt that way – probably because she spent a lot of time in front of a tablet. This worries me – not because something was left unattended, but because of how screens affect a child’s well-being and even their perception of reality .
I believe that you also care about the well-being of your children. Therefore, I think that at this time we both need to be very responsible and clearly agree on the principles of screen use and child care. Such cases show that children need consistency and clear boundaries. Some things cannot be solved “on a case-by-case basis” because this causes them more confusion.
I also want to make it clear – at this time, children need clarity, stability and security . Therefore, I am waiting for your promised “protocol of intent” as soon as possible . This is not a formality – it is necessary so that we can clearly agree and protect the children from unnecessary stress. If you do not have time to do this – I can start this process myself and contact the mediator of your choice. The only thing that is important to me is whether you agree with it.
I don’t want to fight, I want to reach an agreement – but the agreement needs to be clear, not between the lines, but written and established. Because the well-being of the children must be above our disagreements or interpretations.
I will await your decision.
Peace be with you, [your name]
If you want, I can make an even calmer or harsher version. Is this tone appropriate?
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