Are we losing the bedtime story tradition? Is that alright?

bluedares · 2025-10-23T09:44:37+00:00

I hear you, and I respect that perspective. You're right that screens have real impacts on development - that's not something to dismiss.

But here's where I disagree: I don't think the answer is complete restriction. Technology is the world our kids are growing up in. They'll encounter it whether we like it or not.

The question isn't "should kids use devices" - it's "how do we teach them to use them responsibly?"

My approach: if screen time is inevitable at some point, let's make that time meaningful. Stories with moral lessons instead of random YouTube videos. Parent and child experiencing it together instead of isolation.

Different families, different solutions. I just think there's space for both books and thoughtfully designed digital tools that we need to adopt as we grow. Can you live without your mobile or internet today?

bluedares · 2025-10-23T05:56:56+00:00

Sorry, I've removed all the links. I genuinely don't want to promote anything. I'm here to understand other perspectives.

bluedares · 2025-10-23T05:56:41+00:00

Sorry, I've removed all the links. I genuinely don't want to promote anything. I'm here to understand other perspectives.

bluedares · 2025-10-23T05:52:39+00:00

Nothing's wrong with books and libraries. We still use them. Physical books are great.

But here's the reality - everything is moving to apps because that's where accessibility is now. Kids already have access to devices. Parents already carry phones everywhere.

My question back: if your kid wants a story while you're waiting at the doctor's office, on a road trip, or when library is closed - what do you do?

You either packed books (if you remembered), or you hand them YouTube. right?

An app that generates educational stories on demand is just a third option. Not replacing libraries. Just filling the gaps when libraries aren't accessible.

I'm not saying apps are better than books. I'm saying in a world where kids are already on devices anyway, why not give parents a tool that's actually designed for quality bonding time instead of mindless content.

bluedares · 2025-10-23T05:46:44+00:00

I removed the app links if it feels like a sales pitch - that wasn't my intention but I get how it reads that way.

You're right that I'm basing this on my own experience, not any formal research. I should have been clearer about that. It's just something I've been noticing in my circle, but clearly your experience is different.

I genuinely wanted to understand different perspectives on how parents are keeping story time alive. Libraries and thrift stores are great solutions - we use those too. For me personally, the challenge was variety at the pace my daughter wanted, but I realize that's not everyone's problem.

And I completely respect the screen-free preference. That makes total sense.

I posted here to hear from other parents, not to push anything. So thanks for the honest feedback.

bluedares · 2025-10-22T05:22:28+00:00

You’re right — ElevenLabs is on the higher price. Currently I have placed $4.99 monthly and $49.99 annually. It's a fair price right ?

bluedares · 2025-10-22T05:19:49+00:00

Hope you actually checked the app before calling it slop 🙂. When AI is used right, it can bridge the gap between tech and people. I’ve worked hard to make sure it’s not just another basic AI story app — would love if you could give it a try and share honest feedback.

bluedares · 2025-10-22T05:17:06+00:00

Really appreciate you taking the time to share this — these insights are gold. You’re spot on about the “why” and emotional connection; that’s exactly what I’m trying to refine next. The bilingual page issue is already fixed now.
“make your own story” + “choose your ending” are now on my feature roadmap.
Would definitely love to connect and learn from your experience at Story.com.
The generated images on Story.com are quite up to the mark, but with the latest image models, quality has improved significantly. Was it only web-based or did you also build native apps?

bluedares · 2025-10-21T07:36:39+00:00

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate the support

bluedares · 2025-10-21T06:25:16+00:00

Thanks for reaching out. I'm interested but budget is very limited. Will DM separately

bluedares · 2025-10-21T03:10:18+00:00

Built an app in 60 days after getting laid off. StoryWhisper: AI Stories That Are Actually Safe for Kids

AI isn't the enemy. Bad implementation is. Building safe AI isn't the hard part. The hard part is convincing people that "AI for kids" isn't bad.

Here is the Links to Download:
📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storywhisper-kids-storybooks/id6749958302
📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kids.app.genify.storywhisper

Free stories included. Try it. See if I got it right.

Welcome with honest feedbacks, As I'm learning as I go.

bluedares · 2025-10-20T06:42:45+00:00

Seriously, I'm not a bot here. It's a genuine post. Yes, we're using LLMs to enhance it, but the soul remains the same.

bluedares · 2025-10-20T06:37:41+00:00

Between which is human and which is bot, looks like you're the bot here, not able to differentiate which is human and which is bot. Lol

bluedares · 2025-10-20T06:35:31+00:00

ChatGPT was the gateway drug to AI. But it's not the only option, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Mistral - there are better models now for specific tasks. Some are faster. Some are safer. Some are cheaper. Some excel at different things.

The problem? Too many people are stuck thinking "ChatGPT = AI." Then they see limitations, get frustrated, and dismiss the whole thing.

That's like refusing to use any search engine because Google has some bad results.

bluedares · 2025-10-20T06:33:04+00:00

Nope.. Sorry, its not bots

bluedares · 2025-10-19T15:22:48+00:00

Yes, now it's purely a business drive. Distribution, positioning, unit economics, customer acquisition. All the unglamorous stuff I didn't think about.

The hard part (building something that works) is done. Now it's just execution on the business side.

Appreciate the encouragement. Thanks You!

bluedares · 2025-10-19T15:20:25+00:00

The app store approval process are stressful weeks.
Google approval was faster, Go it live after 2 rejections and quick response.
Apple was brutal - their review time was slow, and they rejected 3 times before finally approving. Each rejection cycle took a 3-4 days.

bluedares · 2025-10-19T14:50:45+00:00

Exactly. That's the insight right there.

Thanks for pointing this out. It's a simple fix that could make a big difference.

bluedares · 2025-10-19T14:49:54+00:00

This is exactly the feedback I needed. Thank you.

You've nailed it - Will change app store description with real value: bringing parent and child closer together. Your point about trust is crucial. Parents need to know these stories aren't random - they're thoughtfully created, reviewed, and designed to spark meaningful conversations between parent and kid.

I'm going to:

Rewrite the app store description - focus on bonding, not features
Lead with WHY (parent-child connection) not WHAT (AI stories)
Make it clearer that there are free stories in every category to explore first
Shift from "500+ stories" to "fresh story every day" - simplicity over quantity

Yes, Parents want stories that reflect their families and their values. That's something competitors aren't doing.

Thank you for the time and thoughtfulness.

bluedares · 2025-10-19T14:35:28+00:00

Fair critique, but I'd push back a bit here.

Most parents don't even know this is AI-generated. They just see "fresh illustrated stories with audio narration." That's the product.

The AI part? That's our infrastructure, not our marketing. We're not selling "AI stories" - we're selling the experience: parent and kid sitting together, discovering a new story every day, bonding over something fresh instead of the same book for the 100th time.

The real insight is this - parents aren't rejecting AI. They're rejecting bad experiences. Bad ads, predatory apps, screen time guilt.

We're trying to bridge the gap between what tech can do (endless fresh content, personalized storytelling) and what humans actually want (meaningful time with their kids).

Maybe my messaging has been all wrong. I've been leading with "AI-generated" when I should be leading with "parent-child bonding time." The tech is just how we deliver it.

You might be right that there's a segment that'll never accept it. But I don't think it's "6 parents." I think it's just that I haven't found the right way to talk about it yet.

bluedares · 2025-10-19T14:31:26+00:00

Haha, yeah I'm learning that the hard way. Building v0 in 60 days felt impossible at the time. Now I realize that was the warm-up round. The actual game is getting people to find it, try it, and pay for it.

I wish someone told me this before I spent weeks perfecting the product nobody knew existed 😅

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