CREATIVE KIDS TOP KMD Mercari

KMD

2019.10.24
Mercari

I had a meeting with Kinoko, a KMD alumna who works at Mercari.
I learned that even elementary school students can have their own accounts on Mercari. I’d always thought they were buying and selling through their parents’ accounts ^^;
Apparently, they earn pocket money on Mercari, or get paid by handling packaging and shipping on their parents’ behalf.
It’s true—packing can be a hassle, so it’s a win-win for both parents and kids.
While I’m a little worried that kids who are used to Instagram might try to make their photos look too good, Mercari is definitely a great tool for financial education.
Also, it seems that in some Mercari-using households, allowance is loaded onto Suica cards—so cashless payments are really catching on even for kids’ allowances.


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”