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Podcast: My sister traded me for a cell phone

The Utržené sluchátko podcast is primarily aimed at children aged around 8 to 11 — school-aged kids who often experience strong emotions and family “puzzles.” However, older children, teenagers, and even parents may also find themselves reflected in the stories, because the themes explored go beyond childhood: sibling relationships, parental attention, and the feeling of not quite belonging — all of these can resonate at any age.

This episode follows the story of a girl who feels that her sister has “replaced” her — with a phone. Instead of spending time together, her sister is constantly on her device, pushing their sibling bond aside. Her behaviour changes so much that the main character feels like she has lost her sister altogether. This is a situation many children can relate to.

The story shows how technology habits (phones, endless scrolling, favourite games) can sometimes affect family relationships. The episode explores feelings of abandonment, misunderstanding, and the longing for attention when someone close to you — in this case, a sibling — chooses their phone over you.

My sister and her cell phone
  • Czech Safer Internet Centre, Linka bezpečí, z. s.
  • Czech
  • children and young people, parents and caregivers
  • Czech Republic

The Utržené sluchátko podcast is primarily aimed at children aged around 8 to 11 — school-aged kids who often experience strong emotions and family “puzzles.” However, older children, teenagers, and even parents may also find themselves reflected in the stories, because the themes explored go beyond childhood: sibling relationships, parental attention, and the feeling of not quite belonging — all of these can resonate at any age.

This episode follows the story of a girl who feels that her sister has “replaced” her — with a phone. Instead of spending time together, her sister is constantly on her device, pushing their sibling bond aside. Her behaviour changes so much that the main character feels like she has lost her sister altogether. This is a situation many children can relate to.

The story shows how technology habits (phones, endless scrolling, favourite games) can sometimes affect family relationships. The episode explores feelings of abandonment, misunderstanding, and the longing for attention when someone close to you — in this case, a sibling — chooses their phone over you.

My sister and her cell phone
  • Czech Safer Internet Centre, Linka bezpečí, z. s.
  • Czech
  • children and young people, parents and caregivers
  • Czech Republic