Now here's a controversial innovation: virtual babysitting via Skype.
I was actually told about this trend by my parents who personally know someone who uses Skype for virtual babysitting; specifically, they let their stay alone at home while they go out to run some errands or go on a romantic date and let their parents (the grandparents) watch the kids virtually via video Skype.
If issues arise, the grandparents can quickly dial in the parents on their mobile phones to inform them that they need to hurry home.
Legal? Probably not, but hey, neither is speeding but sometime you just have to do what you have to do.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Virtual Parenting
- There is an opportunity for virtual parenting innovations that allow parents to monitor their kids from a distance.
- Remote Babysitting
- Remote babysitting through video conferencing can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the childcare industry.
- Digital Supervision
- Digital supervision could be a game-changer and create disruptive innovations in the childcare industry.
Where This Applies
- Childcare
- The childcare industry could adopt virtual babysitting services as a new offering to customers.
- Telecommunications
- Telecommunications companies can provide integrated video conferencing solutions for remote babysitting services.
- Technology
- Innovative technology can create new possibilities such as virtual babysitting in the childcare industry.
