Core Viewpoint - Children's smartwatches have evolved into platforms for digital social interaction among minors, with functionalities extending beyond basic communication to include social modules that encourage competition for likes and social status [1][8]. Group 1: Social Dynamics and User Behavior - Children spend several hours daily on smartwatches, engaging in activities like "mixing circles" and "expanding lists" to enhance their social standing [1]. - The number of likes received on a child's profile directly correlates with their social status, with accounts achieving over 500,000 likes being considered "influencers" within this digital ecosystem [1]. - Some children explicitly state "expansion requirements" in their profiles, indicating the competitive nature of social interactions [1]. Group 2: Monetization and Market Dynamics - Likes can be artificially increased through paid services, with students offering to manually like posts for a fee, or through automated programs [2]. - Accounts with high like counts are being sold for prices ranging from hundreds to over a thousand yuan, indicating a burgeoning market around this social currency [8][11]. Group 3: Parental Concerns and Regulatory Responses - Parents express concerns over their children's obsession with likes and social comparisons, fearing it may lead to negative behaviors [16]. - A new mandatory national standard for children's smartwatches is set to be implemented in January 2027, which will regulate aspects such as network security, content safety, and measures to prevent addiction [19][21].