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Re:Google releases smart watch for kids by lolinder on Thursday May 30, 2024 @01:46AM (#40520489)
> Thankfully, I’m not a teen trying to develop a sense of autonomy and self reliance independent of my wife’s supervision.

Just a note that I don't think anyone is thinking of these watches as being for teenagers. They appear targeted at much younger kids, 8-11ish.

Re:Google releases smart watch for kids by kelnos on Thursday May 30, 2024 @04:53AM (#40521540)
Fair, but I think discussion has morphed into that of parental surveillance in general, regardless of age.

I'm sure there are plenty of parents who have given them smartphones and require their kids to always share their location with them, all the way through their teen years.