Former Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman has ignited a fiery parenting debate after making a shocking confession on social media: she deliberately smashed her children's iPads, labelling the popular devices as 'tools of the devil'.
The businesswoman and mother-of-three declared war on Apple's tablets in a controversial post that quickly went viral, attracting thousands of comments from both supportive and horrified parents.
'Destroying Their Brains': The Controversial Confession
Zissman didn't mince her words when she shared her extreme digital detox method with her followers. "I have smashed my kids' iPads to smithereens. They are devil devices that destroy brains," she proclaimed, adding that she would happily repeat the destructive act.
Her post included a poll asking other parents whether they would consider taking similar drastic action against their children's screens, framing it as a choice between 'smashed' devices or 'zombie' children.
The Internet Divides: Bravo Or Too Far?
The reaction was immediate and polarised. The post garnered over 1,200 comments, creating a clear divide between supporters and critics of her methods.
Team Bravo: Many parents applauded her stance, commenting with support and agreement. One user wrote, "Good for you! We need more parents like you," while others shared their own stories of limiting screen time.
Team Too Far: Critics were equally vocal, condemning the act as an extreme overreaction and potentially traumatic for the children. Some suggested alternative approaches, like setting firm time limits or using educational content, rather than resorting to destruction.
Beyond The Smash: A Wider Parenting Dilemma
Zissman's explosive reveal taps into a much larger, ongoing anxiety among modern parents: how to manage screen time in a digital age. Her actions, while extreme, highlight the genuine desperation some feel about their children's device addiction.
The debate raises critical questions about modern parenting, responsibility, and whether such public declarations are meant to provoke discussion or simply shock audiences.
Whether seen as a brave stand or a step too far, Zissman's shattered iPads have successfully smashed open a conversation every twenty-first-century parent is grappling with.
