Should Alexa be your child's friend?

Robin E. was folding laundry when she heard her son talking to Alexa downstairs in a soft, hopeful voice. The 5-year-old was asking, "Alexa, will you be my friend?" Robin held her breath, waiting tensely for Alexa's response. Finally, she heard the assistant say, brightly, "I'm happy to be your friend." Robin and her husband have an Echo Spot in their bedroom and an Echo Show on their kitchen counter.