Kids living in a smart home more likely to eco-shame their parents, study says

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home are more likely to eco shame their parent s' efforts to be green. A study of 2,000 parents found kids who live in a home with a smart meter are twice as likely to pick their parents up on their bad habits, compared to those who live in homes without the tech.And the data suggests that by having eco-friendly gadgets in the home, children as young as four are even more aware of what needs to be done to save the environment – reminding their parents about good practices three times a week.It emerged children living with a smart meter are more likely to eco shame their parents for setting the thermostat too high, leaving electrical items plugged in and putting the washing machine on a hot cycle.They’re also more switched on to whether more.