The hidden burnout behind everyday parenting tech.
By Associate Professor Camila Moyano Dávila.
A message too many
Clara is nine. Her mother, a single parent and full-time worker, was in the middle of an important meeting when her phone started buzzing. Seven messages from Clara’s school. Then a call. She stepped out to answer. The issue? Clara had forgotten her lunch.
That evening, Clara’s mother made a decision: she gave Clara a mobile phone. That way, if something came up, Clara could message her directly. A simple solution. Or so it seemed. (more…)