Parents Face Smartphone Dilemma as Japanese "Mimamori" Parenting Gains Attention in the U.S.

By BoT US Inc.

BoT US introduces BoT Talk, a screen-free GPS tracker for kids with 2-way voice messaging, helping families stay connected without smartphones or social media distractions.

SEATTLE , Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As 66% of U.S. parents seek to delay smartphones until high school and 26 states enact phone-free school policies , a new movement is gaining momentum. BoT US Inc. is introducing American families to 'Mimamori' (Quiet Care) , a Japanese parenting philosophy that balances child independence with gentle connection.

Japanese Mimamori 'Quiet Care' parenting arrives in the U.S., offering a screen-free alternative to smartphones.

BoT US brings this approach to the U.S. through BoT Talk , which is designed for children ages 5–12 and helps parents sta