why kids don't memorise phone numbers

Why Kids Don’t Memorise Phone Numbers Anymore and Why That’s a Problem

Think back to when you were a kid…

Chances are, you could rattle off your home number (you probably still remember every digit of that first telephone number), your best friend’s, maybe even your grandparents’. Now ask your own child what your phone number is.
If you get a blank look, you’re not alone.

A Generation That’s Grown Up Connected… Until They’re Not

Today’s children have grown up surrounded by smartphones, smartwatches, and instant messaging. For most of them, contact information is just a name in a contact list something they’ve never needed to remember. But what happens when the phone they rely on is lost, stolen, or simply runs out of battery?
In an instant, they lose their lifeline. No phone numbers. No “Find My” app. No way to reach you, suddenly disconnected.

It’s easy to assume it’ll never happen, but it does every day.
A child gets separated at a shopping centre.
A teenager’s phone dies at a festival.
A family is split up in the crowd at a Christmas market.

And when it happens, most young people have no idea how to contact anyone.
Even adults admit they don’t remember phone numbers anymore let alone children, a part of a generation who’ve never had to.

A Simple Fix for a Modern Problem

That’s exactly why we created My Home Call.

It’s a simple, affordable way to make sure your loved ones can always reach you and share their exact what3words location even if their phone is gone, flat, or out of reach.

By registering, your child gets a safe and secure way to reconnect with you fast through a system that works from anyone’s smartphone or location.

No apps to download, just peace of mind.

If you haven’t already, ask your kids:

“If you lost your phone, how would you contact me?”It’s a simple question, but one that can make all the difference.
Because preparation doesn’t just bring peace of mind it brings safety.

My Home Call gives families a fast and secure way to reconnect in an emergency even if a phone is lost, flat, or stolen.

Head over to the app store now, you can register your loved ones and make sure they’re never truly out of touch.