Cheap internet browsing within Google’s sphere.

At least that’s what mine was for when I had one. It had minimal storage space, hardly any RAM, etc. it was a web browser with a keyboard.

Which was what I needed at the time and I didn’t have a lot of money.

I don’t have any insights though into your follow-up question

And Op is at least six. To get over their fear of confrontation.

I would approach your mom about it first. And let her know that you’re not going to lie for her.

Plus you don’t know their situation. He could know. They could have an open relationship and just be private about it with their kids.