Parenting is a delightful adventure, filled with cherished moments and unforgettable experiences. However, it can also lead to some costly mishaps, especially when it comes to electronic devices. One dad learned this lesson the hard way after letting his young child near his secured iPad.
In a relatable tale shared by writer and parent Liam Carter on Twitter, his three-year-old inadvertently locked the iPad for an astonishing 48 YEARS—yes, you read that right! Thanks to a flurry of incorrect password attempts, it seems the tablet is on a long-term timeout until 2068. Let’s just hope Liam didn’t have any urgent documents or photos stored on that device, as he’ll be waiting quite some time to retrieve them.
That equals more than 25 million minutes, in case you were wondering. Liam humorously remarked, “Uh, this looks fake but, alas, it’s our iPad today after my child tried (repeatedly) to unlock. Any ideas?” A quick search reveals that restoring the iPad might be the only way out of this predicament, provided he has been diligent with backups. Unfortunately, this method doesn’t guarantee success for everyone, as some users have discovered.
“Have kids,” they said. “It’ll be fun,” they said. Spoiler: Often, it’s not as fun as it sounds.
When kids aren’t locking parents out of their devices, they’re skillfully navigating the maze of in-app purchases, often leading to unexpected charges. In my nearly 12 years as a parent, I can’t count how many times friends have recounted tales like, “OMG, little Jake somehow charged $300 while messing with my phone.” Thankfully, technology has progressed, and there are solutions to mitigate these issues. However, not every parent is aware of these safeguards, and let’s face it: our minds can sometimes feel like Swiss cheese.
Here’s hoping Liam manages to regain access to his iPad without losing everything, and that he’s learned a valuable lesson about keeping important items out of reach or secured. But who are we kidding? The next time he’s distracted and his toddler has free rein, the little one will probably attempt another unauthorized entry. At least this time, Liam will know how to tackle the situation head-on.
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In summary, this dad’s experience serves as a humorous reminder of the chaos that can ensue when kids get their hands on technology. Here’s to hoping we all learn to keep our gadgets a little safer!
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