Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Why The Hell Are There Apps For Every Single Kid Activity Now?!

Sep. 27, 2023
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STOP!
Why The Hell Are There Apps For Every Single Kid Activity Now?!

After more than five years with the same iPhone, I'm finally considering an upgrade this fall. Not because of the improved camera, or any newfangled bells and whistles. It's purely because I've run out of storage space, and parenting in 2023 apparently requires downloading a dozen apps.

Needless to say, Samm Davidson is speaking to me today: "As a millennial, I consider myself at least mildly tech savvy. But there is not enough storage in my brain or on my phone to manage all of the apps that parents of school-aged children are now expected to juggle. Seesaw for elementary school assignment viewing. Class Dojo for my elementary and middle schooler where they earn points for good behavior and I can track their progress. Homeward Bound for after-school opportunities."

And that's without even getting into all the sports apps! I bet you're in a similar spot and will get a kick out of the piece.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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