This Kid-Friendly Tablet Actually Got My Son to Clean Up
▼ Summary
– The Skylight Buddy is a $139.99 device (with an optional $39-per-year subscription) designed to help kids ages four to 10 track routines and chores.
– The device is set up by an adult through the Skylight app, where a profile is created for one child per device.
– Despite offering limited features without the paid subscription, the reviewer found that the Skylight Buddy actually worked effectively.
Never underestimate the motivational power of a cheap tablet when it comes to a child under six. The Skylight Buddy is a single-purpose device designed to help young kids track routines and chores, and surprisingly, it actually delivered on that promise.
Priced at $139.99, the Buddy comes with an optional $39-per-year Plus subscription for expanded features. Even in its more limited base form, this gadget managed to get my son to clean up without a fight. Skylight recommends the Buddy for children aged four to ten. Setup requires an adult, who configures everything through the Skylight app. You create a profile for your child and assign it to the device, which is strictly one kid per Buddy.
That limitation might be a dealbreaker for some families, but for focused, individual use, the chore tracking and routine management worked wonders. The device itself is designed to be an appealing, friendly presence, and that charm is a big part of its success. It transforms daily tasks into a game, and that’s a powerful lever for any parent.
(Source: The Verge)
