If you think Twitter can not reach another level of crazy, they are now starting to reach out the next generation of tweet addiction through Twoddler. According to CNET, Fisher Price has created a new toy that will allow a child to press buttons with family members’ pictures on it that will post a reply message to the child’s Twitter account. Personally, I would rather communicate with my child than relying on Twitter to communicate whether he/she is cranky and needs a nap. A parent should pay attention to their child’s needs, rather than relying on a service of 140 characters or less.
Is it me or has this hit a new level of insanity? Can we just let kids be kids? Children can utilize technology without impacting their social skills towards addiction or even imposing the mantra of acronyms into their learning. It’s bad enough that children are growing up faster each day through the various influences in the media and on the internet. Twoddler is actually taking away from a child’s creativity by drawing them towards a technology addicted lifestyle. I guess this is the sign of the times and further distancing simplicity outside of childhood.
As a parent – sometimes it is best to limit the kids to 140 characters to communicate with you, particularly when they are cranky or need a nap.