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+# Interview Notes – P09
+
+## Participant Info
+| Field | Notes |
+|-------|--------|
+| Stakeholder type | Parent (Dad) of two children aged 6 and 9 | 
+| Ethnic Background | European (children raised in Singapore) |
+| Age group | Mid 30s |
+| Interview date | 6 January 2026 |
+| Interviewer | Victoria |
+
+---
+
+## Key Discussion Points
+
+### Current Behaviors
+- Both children (6 and 9 years old) have grown up entirely in Singapore despite European heritage.
+- Technology use is heavily restricted and purpose-driven: devices are permitted only for homework completion.
+- Screen time during homework is actively supervised; one parent monitors what the child is browsing.
+- Children do not own personal devices; they use parents' phones or iPads under supervision.
+- Television and streaming content (e.g., Netflix) are rare; family prefers cinema outings for movie experiences.
+- Eldest daughter (9) has been given a smartwatch ([Awei brand](https://aweistore.com/products/awei-h29-kids-smart-watch-sim-card-gps-tracker)) with limited functionality: can only call/message parents and allows location tracking.
+- Wife is satisfied with the smartwatch purchase as it balances communication needs with restrictions.
+- Non-screen activities are actively encouraged: drawing, creative play, and hands-on exploration.
+- Father gifted daughter a standalone camera (not a phone) when she expressed interest in photography, deliberately avoiding multi-function devices.
+- Purchased programmable robots for Christmas that require app-based programming; screen time is carefully monitored during these activities.
+
+### Parenting Philosophy & Values
+- Acknowledges being "more controlling than other parents" and is comfortable with this stance.
+- Does not view technology as inherently necessary for childhood development.
+- Believes strongly in teaching children "the ability to play" without screens.
+- Values moments of sustained creative engagement (e.g., daughter spending entire day drawing).
+- Observes other families' screen habits in public spaces (e.g., children on iPads in restaurants) and feels this does not align with personal values.
+- Concerned about children's vulnerability to online risks and prioritizes protection.
+
+### Boundary Enforcement & Peer Pressure
+- Father has established firm, consistent boundaries; daughter has learned to anticipate his responses and rarely pushes back or throws tantrums.
+- When daughter requested game installations on smartwatch, father refused without hesitation.
+- Does not yield to peer pressure arguments (e.g., "other kids have phones").
+- Firmly rejects the idea of an "appropriate age" to give children phones; instead, believes in continuous monitoring and evaluation with spouse to determine readiness on a case-by-case basis.
+- Current assessment: "now is not a good time" for personal phone ownership.
+
+### Pain Points / Frustrations
+- Navigating requests for technology as children become aware of what peers have access to.
+- Balancing educational technology needs (e.g., programmable robots requiring apps) with screen time restrictions.
+- Finding non-screen alternatives that fulfill children's interests and developmental needs.
+
+### Desired Features / Needs
+- Devices with highly restricted functionality (e.g., smartwatch for communication and location only).
+- Tools that support intentional, purposeful use rather than open-ended access.
+- Non-screen alternatives for common childhood interests (e.g., standalone camera instead of smartphone).
+- Educational technology that requires supervision but supports skill development (e.g., programmable toys).
+
+### Safety & Trust Requirements
+- Active parental supervision during all technology use.
+- Communication-only devices with location tracking.
+- Preference for single-purpose tools over multi-function devices.
+- Ongoing spousal dialogue and shared decision-making about technology introduction.
+
+### Opportunities / Ideas
+- Support for parents managing peer comparison conversations with children.
+- Curated lists of single-purpose educational devices (cameras, programmable toys, etc.).
+- Tools that help parents evaluate readiness for device ownership based on demonstrated responsibility and maturity.
+- Resources that validate intentional, low-tech parenting approaches in high-tech environments.
+
+---
+
+## Direct Quotes
+> "I won't give in to peer pressure. I will say no."
+
+> "There is no appropriate age to give [a phone]. It will be constantly monitoring the situation and evaluating with my wife if now is a good time."
+
+> "I see so many kids in restaurants playing with iPads and it doesn't align with my values."
+
+> "I believe in teaching kids the ability to play."
+
+---
+
+## Emotional Tone (optional)
+| Feeling observed | Evidence |
+|------------------|-----------|
+| Confident / Resolute | Clear articulation of values; comfortable with being "more controlling"; no expressed doubt about approach |
+| Protective / Vigilant | Strong emphasis on online vulnerability; active supervision; careful monitoring |
+
+---
+
+## Potential Themes Tags
+`#restrictive_parenting` `#screen_time_limits` `#peer_pressure_resistance` `#non_digital_play` `#child_safety` `#supervised_use` `#single_purpose_devices` `#parental_control` `#values_based_parenting` `#intentional_technology_use`
+
+---
+
+## Follow-Ups
+- Explore what specific online risks or scenarios he is most concerned about protecting his children from.
+- Clarify how homework supervision is managed logistically (e.g., does one parent always sit beside them? how long does this typically take?).
+- Understand how the family navigates situations where technology use is embedded in school requirements (e.g., learning platforms, collaborative tools).
+- Document how children respond when they observe peers with greater device access (e.g., at school, playdates).
+- Explore what "monitoring the situation" looks like in practice: what signals or milestones would indicate readiness for increased device access?
+- Investigate whether there are any technology use contexts where he feels less certain or conflicted about his current approach.