A shocking video from a home security camera has gone viral online, showing a 12-year-old boy attacking his mother with a baseball bat after she refused to let him play on his phone.
The disturbing footage, believed to be from India, shows the mother calmly sitting in the living room while speaking on the phone. Moments later, the boy storms into the room, holding a bat, and begins swinging it in anger. His mother appears completely unaware of what’s about to happen until the shocking moment unfolds.
According to local reports, the incident began after the mother confiscated her son’s phone, citing excessive screen time and poor school performance. The boy, who had reportedly been playing mobile games late into the night, became enraged when she refused to return it.
Police sources confirmed that the mother sustained non-life-threatening injuries but was left emotionally shaken. She later told investigators she “never imagined her child could react this way.”
Psychologists say this alarming case reflects a growing crisis among children who have become increasingly dependent on digital devices. “We are seeing more cases of what’s now being called screen rage,” explains Dr. Kavita Menon, a behavioral therapist. “Children who are deprived of their devices experience withdrawal symptoms similar to addiction — irritability, aggression, and lack of control.”
The rise in such incidents has sparked widespread concern among parents and educators. Many believe the pandemic-era increase in unsupervised screen time and online gaming has created a generation more vulnerable to digital dependency.
“Children today are more connected to their screens than their families,” Dr. Menon continued. “When that connection is cut, they don’t know how to regulate their emotions.”
Authorities are reportedly investigating the family’s situation further to determine if counseling or juvenile intervention will be recommended. The mother, meanwhile, has asked for privacy while she recovers.
Social media reactions have been mixed — some users expressing outrage, while others see the video as a wake-up call. “This isn’t just a parenting issue,” one commenter wrote. “It’s a warning to all of us about how technology is shaping our kids’ minds.”
Experts now urge parents to set consistent digital boundaries early on — including limiting daily screen time, encouraging outdoor play, and teaching children how to self-regulate frustration.
“Technology isn’t evil,” said Dr. Menon. “But when a screen becomes more powerful than a parent’s voice, that’s when the real danger begins.”
