In Santa Barbara, California, a 10-year-old girl experienced severe distress after watching a classmate play a horror game titled Granny on a school-issued iPad during class. The game features a terrifying grandmother character and left the girl unable to sleep. Her parents expressed their concern over the lack of oversight regarding what students are doing on school devices, urging the district to recognize the potential dangers. IT consultant Simon Bentley highlighted multiple vulnerabilities in the district's iPads, revealing that students can bypass restrictions to access unauthorized content. This incident has sparked a broader discussion among parents about the phenomenon termed 'tablet trauma,' where school-issued devices intended for learning are often misused for entertainment, leading to negative impacts on students' mental health. In response, the Santa Barbara Unified School District is forming a technology task force to implement stricter controls, including blocking games and entertainment sites.