bubblykiss Posted July 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Toyota's 'Driver Speak Easy' Lets You Yell At Your Kids From Front Seat DETROIT - Toyota wants to help you scream at your unruly kids. The latest version of the company's Sienna minivan has a feature called "Driver Easy Speak." It uses a built-in microphone to amplify a parent's voice through speakers in the back seats. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/07/19/toyota-sienna-driver-speak-easy_n_5600828.html I am a bit conflicted on this one. Having spent the last 2 weeks watching my 7 and 5 y-o nephews I can understand the virtue of wanting to scream at children constantly because...ah, that, is, ah, effective? right? ah, right? and does not project the idea that when adults get angry to get their way it is good. but when kids get angry to get their way it is bad. right? wait, huh? Consider the implications of this technology. People with weak voices and personalities whose children are running riot can be yelled at more effectively. That seems much better than putting some effort into actually parenting the brats. Right? So the question is what are the implications of shout amplification technology being actively implemented to suppress children's natural state of childlike ecstasy and joy? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrLzs Posted July 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I think the simplest explanation is that the road and engine noise levels in this vehicle must be particularly bad.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted July 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2014 And the feature only works one way, so the kids can't talk back. At least not with amplified voices. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/07/19/toyota-sienna-driver-speak-easy_n_5600828.html Many children do not need anything, but their own voice to make themselves heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted July 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2014 These car company's will try any new angle to sell to the consumer...in this case, families with young kids. The next thing they'll be touting - for restless and noisy kids, is ejection seats 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted July 23, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2014 These car company's will try any new angle to sell to the consumer...in this case, families with young kids. The next thing they'll be touting - for restless and noisy kids, is ejection seats i agree. What ever happened to good old fashion duck tape? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted July 23, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2014 These car company's will try any new angle to sell to the consumer...in this case, families with young kids. The next thing they'll be touting - for restless and noisy kids, is ejection seats Just use a trailer - with tie-downs, of course! You don't want to be accused of neglecting safety! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: Posted July 23, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2014 These car company's will try any new angle to sell to the consumer...in this case, families with young kids. The next thing they'll be touting - for restless and noisy kids, is ejection seats I, for one, welcome the first company to provide ejection seats for my road rage needs! "Stop being a backseat driver!!!" *Whacks red eject button* Wheeee! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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