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ARTICLE ADKids manage to wander off no matter how much we try to keep an eye on them. Whether you're at the grocery store, the park, or the airport, a GPS tracker can help you keep tabs on your child's location and grant peace of mind regarding their safety.
"As a mother, ensuring the safety and well-being of my child is of utmost importance," Dr. Kaitlyn Siu, a child neurologist and founder and CEO of Teach Your Kids Code, told ZDNET. "However, I would balance the need for safety with respecting [my child's] privacy and autonomy, using the tracker as a tool for peace of mind rather than for constant surveillance."
ZDNET spoke to professionals like Siu and parents to determine the best GPS trackers and devices to track your child's location. Our pick for the best GPS tracker for kids overall is the Jiobit Smart Tag which offers real-time tracking and an emergency button. Read on for other top GPS trackers for kids, including devices from Apple, Garmin, and more.
Privacy concerns and ethics are the main concerns about GPS tracking devices in general, especially when it comes to tracking children. ZDNET asked parents how they felt.
"As my daughters grow older and eventually head off into the world on their own, it will cross my mind wanting to know where they're at and whether they're safe," said parent and Ling App co-founder Kanyarat Nuchangpuek.
"On the other hand, it bothers me that I could be crossing a line peeking into their private lives. It's similar to finding out that your mother read your diary. It's an invasion of privacy and may also deter my children from experiencing life in their own way. Having to wonder, "Is mommy watching?" shouldn't be a natural thought."
Regardless of your choice, it's a good idea to protect your data, especially when it involves your child's location.
Also: How to find out if an AirTag is tracking you
For example, when signing up for an account, use a unique and complicated password -- preferably stored in a password manager -- to add a layer of protection to your account.
If you're unsure about a product or service, read through the company's privacy policy. For example, Jiobit is owned by Life360, which reportedly sells some of its customers' location data to third parties. However, on the Jiobit website, the company promises none of the data associated with the tracker will be sold.
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