Research shows that children are spending more time than ever with headphones on — whether for school, YouTube, audiobooks, or gaming — and most standard children's headphones don't do enough to protect their hearing beyond a basic volume cap.
My daughter Shanelle (16) is actually building a children's headphone brand specifically around this problem. The product has a hardware-enforced 85dB volume limit and a built-in 15-minute break reminder — the headphones gently signal the child to take a rest — because continuous wear is just as damaging as loud volume over time.
Before she launches she genuinely wants to know what parents think — whether the concept resonates, what worries you most about your children's audio habits, and whether something like this would actually be useful in your home.
If you have two minutes she'd really appreciate you filling in this short form:
https://forms.gle/mvkx9NySyAesH7Zy6
https://mykhozi.com
And honestly, even just replying here with your thoughts would be incredibly helpful. She'd rather build something parents actually want than assume she knows the answer.
Thank you so much.