Today, I saw something that reinforced my radical belief that smartphones should be banned.

This young lady was with her toddler waiting on the signal to cross the intersection. Instead of paying attention to her child, she was looking at her phone. The toddler literally stepped into the street while traffic was coming. I didn't see what happened afterwards. I kept driving (I could not have possibly had time to stop and do anything...) but was praying the child would be safe.

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Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

I wonder if it classifies as homicide if the child would be ran over and die and someone could witness her mom staring at the screen.

I think it should.

Justice4All · 36-40, M

@Queendragonfly Yes, I agree it should be. That is serious child neglect. That child could hardly walk. My city isn't that big so I'll watch the news. I'll definitely tell the cops if that baby was hit.

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

@Justice4All Here it's illegal to look at the phone or talk on the phone while driving. You get a Fee if caught.