Ask HN: Are Kids Getting a Phone Too Early On?
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For what it's worth, four years old seems too young for a phone or an AI companion. Parenting is an active role that shouldn't be outsourced.
a child needs parents to explore the world, and the child must remember the world, which he will remember in adulthood.
What's the use of his memories when you're not in them?
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Hey! Single cell mollusc!
leave the kid alone
Muppet!
leave the kid alone
Muppet!
I'm writing this on behalf of my sister, who has a 4-year-old and isn't on HN. She's worried about her kid getting too much screen time too early. She’s wondering if there’s a cool, kid-friendly gadget out there that makes learning fun by turning life into a game.
Basically, she’s looking for something that makes the kid the main character in a real-life video game. This gadget would encourage the kid to explore the world and use AI to "level up" their skills based on what they learn.
For example, if the kid asks the AI about electronics, they'll level up their "engineering" skills.
Is there something like this out there? If it exists, do you think it’s good for kids? Would it actually work?
My sis says thanks in advance!