Should You Give Amazon a Key to Your House? Hot Chocolate and Current Events

Amazon is in the news all the time. The retailer is one of the world’s biggest companies. It has completely changed the way people shop. 

Kids of all ages should be familiar with Amazon, as it has left a huge imprint on our culture. 

Read this article from the Seattle Times about Amazon’s latest innovation. Use the questions that follow to spark your discussion. 

• How much do you trust Amazon?
• What makes a person trust a company? Why do you think Amazon ranks in the top three companies people trust? 
• Is your family a member of Amazon Prime? Why or why not? 
• Why do you think Amazon wanted to start the Amazon Key program? What benefits does it give to online shoppers? What benefits does it bring to Amazon?
• Do you think people will pay $250 dollars for the Cloud Cam and smart lock? Would you? 
• Do you think Amazon deliverers will accidentally let out pets and steal things? What other worries would you have about letting Amazon into your home? 
• Do you think the safety features the article mentions are enough? 
• If you had Amazon Key, would you feel secure?