Web Desk
Three Houston-area teenagers have been arrested for allegedly attacking their mother with knives after she turned off the home’s Wi-Fi, authorities report.
According to KHOU, the teens—ages 14, 15, and 16—plotted to harm their mother in their Western Harris County home when she disabled internet access.
Investigators say the siblings armed themselves with kitchen knives and chased her through the house and into the street.
Although I am not yet a father of three teenagers, I know that day is coming. I can only hope they are raised well enough never to react violently over something as trivial as internet access.
The internet is an essential part of daily life, but its grip on young minds can be alarming.
Many teens feel an overwhelming need to stay online—whether for gaming, streaming videos, or scrolling through social media. This dependence has grown so extreme that the mere act of disconnecting from the digital world can trigger violent reactions.
The idea that three teenagers could attack their own mother over Wi-Fi access is both shocking and disturbing.
While technology offers many benefits, it also enables dangerous behaviors.
The fact that a lack of internet access could escalate into attempted murder is something few parents anticipate when raising children.
This case serves as a chilling reminder of how unchecked screen addiction can lead to real-world consequences.
As parents, educators, and society as a whole, we must address the growing reliance on digital connections and instill healthier habits in the next generation.
