Overview
- The couple reversed a longstanding no-phone rule after discovering Eric had been using Snapchat on Silverman's device.
- After an open conversation with their 12-year-old, they agreed he could have a phone restricted to calling and texting friends and family.
- Social platforms stay banned due to pressures, comparison and toxicity that Silverman cited in her explanation.
- House rules now prohibit phones in Eric's bedroom, at the dinner table, and during family time.
- Cowell has not used a mobile since 2018, saying the decision improved his focus and mental health.