By 2050, your kids won't just have cats and dogs at home anymore – they'll have digital pets that are basically like real ones but way smarter. Most families with kids will have one, and they'll be doing more than just playing fetch. These digital buddies will help with homework, give emotional support, and even teach your kids life skills.
These aren't just fancy toys – they're full-fledged family members. By 2050, you'll be able to adopt a digital pet just like you'd adopt a real dog, and there will be laws protecting their rights too. The pet industry will be completely different, with digital pets being way more popular than actual animals.
Another game-changer? Home robots. By 2050, families will have these robot companions that is basically like having a super-smart, always-available companion. They'll help with chores, tutor kids, play games, and even give advice on everything from school problems to relationship issues. It's not science fiction anymore – this is what our future families will look like.
Kaspersky’s team has conducted a survey* and found out that 43% of respondents believe that home robots will become family members and 31% are sure that in the future children will adopt digital pets instead of real ones. Prepare for the future in advance, set up Smart Home Monitoring feature in Kaspersky premium to manage your smart devices securely.
* The study was conducted by Kaspersky’s market research center in November 2025. 3000 respondents from 15 countries (Argentina, Chile, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates) took part in the survey.
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