Mom’s code of conduct for son’s smartphone use goes viral

Janell Burley Hofmann honored her 13-year-old son’s “maturity and growth” at Christmas with his first iPhone, but it had strings attached — in the form of a code of conduct.

By LEANNE ITALIE | Published: January 15, 2013

NEW YORK — Janell Burley Hofmann honored her 13-year-old son’s “maturity and growth” at Christmas with his first iPhone, but it had strings attached.

photo - Janell Burley Hofmann, right, poses with her son Gregory on Jan. 4 at their home in Sandwich, Mass. Janell holds a copy of the contract she drafted and that Gregory signed as a condition for receiving his first Apple iPhone. AP Photo

Janell Burley Hofmann, right, poses with her son Gregory on Jan. 4 at their home in Sandwich, Mass. Janell holds a copy of the contract she drafted and that Gregory signed as a condition for receiving his first Apple iPhone. AP Photo

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