# My Promise to Your Family

## Sean Record's Pledge to Parents

I built Little Wheels differently—as a parent who was tired of apps that exploit children's attention. Here's what I promise, always:

### The Six Pillars of My Promise

**1. 100% Offline-First**
Works anywhere without internet. Car rides, flights, waiting rooms—no WiFi needed, ever. Download once, use forever.

**2. Zero Ads, Forever**
No advertisements, pop-ups, or sponsored content. Your child's attention stays on learning, not manipulation.

**3. One-Time Purchase**
$4.99 once, yours forever. No subscriptions, no recurring charges, no "free trial" traps. I call it the "Subscription Liberation Fee"—your moral stand against $70/year apps.

**4. No Tracking or Data Collection**
COPPA-compliant by design. I collect nothing. No analytics on your child, no data selling, no behavioral tracking.

**5. No External Links**
Children cannot accidentally leave the app. No web browsers, no social media, no surprises. A completely contained play space.

**6. No Social Features**
No chat, sharing, or user accounts for children. A completely private, safe play space where your child can explore without exposure to strangers.

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## Why This Matters: Research-Aligned Design

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limited, high-quality screen time for young children. This pledge isn't just marketing—it's how I align with pediatric guidance:

- **No ads** means no manipulation of your child's attention
- **Offline-first** means no endless content loops or autoplay
- **One-time purchase** means I succeed when your child learns, not when they stay glued to a screen
- **No tracking** means your child's play is truly private
- **No external links** means no rabbit holes to inappropriate content
- **No social features** means no exposure to strangers or peer pressure

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## How Little Wheels Compares

| Feature | Little Wheels | Free Apps | Subscription Apps | Video Apps |
|---------|--------------|-----------|-------------------|------------|
| Works offline | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No advertisements | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No subscriptions | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No data tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No external links | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No social features | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No dark patterns | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No upsells in-app | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |

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## The Problem I'm Solving

Parents repeatedly ask for apps that are:
- Offline-ready (works on planes, in cars, without WiFi)
- Ad-free (no interruptions or manipulation)
- Subscription-free (no recurring charges)
- Without tracking (privacy-respecting)
- Without dark patterns (no manipulation)
- Without external links (safe containment)
- Without social features (private play)
- Without upsells (honest pricing)

They explicitly contrast this with:
- Streaming video (YouTube/YouTube Kids)
- Free ad-supported apps
- Subscription products (Lingokids, Homer, etc.)

Little Wheels already fits all these criteria. My Promise makes this visible.

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## Who Built This and Why

Sean Record, a solo parent founder, created Little Wheels after struggling to find quality apps for his own toddler. Frustrated by overstimulating apps with hidden subscriptions, he built the apps he wished existed.

**Why no investors?** Investors typically demand subscription models, data collection, and rapid growth. By staying independent, Sean can prioritize what's best for families—even if it's not the most profitable.

**Why $4.99 one-time?** Because subscription fatigue is real. Over 2 years, families save $115+ compared to subscription apps. Pay once, own forever, get all updates free.

**Why offline-first?** Because that's when parents need apps most—on airplanes, in waiting rooms, during road trips. Apps should work when and where families actually use them.

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## Contact

Questions about My Promise? Email sean@recordcreativeco.com

Learn more: https://littlewheels.app/safety

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*Little Wheels: $4.99 one-time purchase • Ages 2–6 • 100% offline • Zero ads • COPPA compliant*