# Autonomous Parenting Older Millennials with children keep their careers through tech assistance. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Oct 10, 2017 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-parenting ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Autonomous Parenting trend? **Autonomous Parenting:** Between paying off school debt and having taken on unpaid internships and other career hardships, the older Millennial is not willing to sacrifice their career to have children. They plan to maintain both by leveraging the help of assistive technology. This goes beyond the logistics of parenting, and into productionizing qualitative aspects of parenting. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 2, 2016 to Aug 24, 2017 - Published: Oct 10, 2017 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Autonomous Parenting trend ### Assistive Technology for Parenting New devices and apps are changing the parenting game by introducing assistive technology that has the potential to alleviate some of the stress of parenting. ### Real-Time Custom Advice Apps Apps that cater to individual parenting styles and provide real-time advice are becoming increasingly popular among working parents. ### Interactive Bedtime Storytelling Voice-activated apps that use sound effects for immersive storytelling are providing a new way for parents to bond with their kids without relying on screens. ## What the Autonomous Parenting trend means for industry ### For Childcare and Babysitting Services The use of robotic and digital devices for parenting opens up opportunities for new companies to provide childcare services that are more efficient and technologically advanced. ### For Wearable Technology for Parenting Parenting-specific wearable technology and apps have the potential to improve the organization and productivity of working parents, creating a new market for technology companies. ### For Publishing and Book Industry The use of sound effects in storytelling changes the traditional format of books and opens up new opportunities for publishers to offer interactive and immersive reading experiences. ## Workshop question How can your product or service enable consumers to reach a compromise regarding more difficult parts of their lives? ## Trend signals for Autonomous Parenting Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 36%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 36% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Autonomous Parenting trend 4 featured examples from Oct 2, 2016 to Aug 24, 2017. - [Smart Parenting Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-nursery): Project Nursery's Parent + Baby SmartBand Monitors Adults and Infants (Category: Tech) Implication: The SmartBand represents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the parenting technology industry, offering a comprehensive wearable device for parents. - [Autonomous Robotic Babysitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatarmind-ipal): The AvatarMind iPal is a Full-Time Companion for Children (Category: Tech) Implication: The iPal offers a potential solution to child-care providers for managing children during activities or occupying them during downtime. - [Soundtrack-Accompanied Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-effect): The 'Novel Effect' App Uses Voice Recognition Technology (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational technology tools that utilize voice recognition and immersive digital experiences for children's learning. - [Custom Parenting Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advice-for-parents): The 'Kato' App Provides Real-Time Advice for Parents (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for parenting advice apps to leverage AI and customization features to meet the specific needs of parents. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)