Thanks to the Internet of Things, smart devices can now assign kids chores
In a new spin on digital age parenting, smart devices can now assign chores to children.
Thanks to the Internet of Things, smart devices can now assign chores to children
- In a new spin on digital age parenting, smart devices can now assign chores to children
- This tie-up between German appliance manufacturer BSH (Thermador, Bosch and Gaggenau) integrates an Californian app into their smart dishwashers, coffeemakers, washers and dryers
- Via the S’moresUp app, parents can assign chores which includes advanced scheduling and management options like approvals and photo proof
- The app is aimed at children aged 4 to 12 and the company claims to have over 225,000 users (mostly US-based).
But… is data-driven Parenting a good thing?
- Does it help bridge the gap between non-digital native parents and their digital-native kids, in turn helping to develop positive habits (the vision of the app’s founders)
- Or… are children at risk of feeling micromanaged by parents and machines, especially with penalties incurred if the chore isn’t completed on time?
The Smoreup app can be found here