Startled by the confession of a 7 year old girl

Parents often use mobile phones even during family activities. Illustration photo

A 7-year-old girl, while doing her homework, expressed her wish that humans would never invent cell phones because they take up too much of her parents' time.

This photo of a student's work became a hot topic online.

When reading a student's essay in her class, teacher Jen Adams Beason in Louisiana (USA) was startled by the child's sad account.

Here is what the student wrote:

“If I had to tell you what invention I don’t like, I would say it’s the cell phone. I don’t like it because my parents carry it around all day. Sometimes it’s a bad habit.”

“I hate my phone, Mom, and I wish she never had one. It's the one invention I don't like.”

Photo of Facebook post.

A photo of the child's homework was posted online by the teacher over the weekend, and before it was deleted, it had attracted more than 265,000 shares, according to Sputnik News on May 25.

Ms. Beason added that four of the 21 students expressed similar content when doing the assignment. According to the American teacher, parents should put down their phones and listen to their children.

The Facebook post received comments from parents and teachers in the US and around the world, including “We are all to blame!”, and “Strong words from a second grader! Parents, listen up,” according to the BBC.