Is "sharing location" on cell phones a thing for those in a relationship?

[Anonymous]

Every dishonest person I know has a real problem with it. Take that for what it’s worth.

Guess if you are hitting up a massage parlor or having a nooner at the Marriott you would vehemently argue your need for privacy.

[Anonymous]

We definitely do as a family of 4. It keeps us safe. I don’t think this is a privacy issue, I’m an open book

[Anonymous]

In a new relationship, to assure the other person who had a bad experience with cheating?

Sounds dumb.

The "bad experience' would be better off talking through their hurt with a therapist to make sure they don't make the same mistakes in future relationships and how to move on and not put blame on every innocent person he/she meets. It's not OP's friend's responsibility to help them get over the hurt of a past relationship.

Sharing locations doesn't mean anything as any teen who has ever faked their location to a parent will tell you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every dishonest person I know has a real problem with it. Take that for what it’s worth.

Guess if you are hitting up a massage parlor or having a nooner at the Marriott you would vehemently argue your need for privacy.

Maybe some people but perfectly honest people often have a thing about having their privacy invaded. This kind of technology is a complete invasion of privacy. I grew up in a rural area. I did not watch TV. There were no cell phone. There was not even a stop light. I am in my early 40s. I survived. My cell phone is tied to me for work and personal life and that is too much as it is. Having someone being able to find me on their phone. If I am at the gym and taking longer than usual or do a stop at the store on the way home, I am entitled to doing those things without being questioned about my extra minutes on my commute. If something bad happens to me, you will get a phone call. I will NEVER share my location with anyone nor will I track my kids. I trust them to do what they should be doing. People deserve some kind of autonomy without everyone knowing what they are doing and where they are on a minute-by-minute basis. It is not that I am dishonest...it is that I have a huge philisophical problem with this invading my everyday life. It is very similair to people who don't have social media profile. I do, but it is the same line of thinking. My younger brother still will not text. I think that is a step too far but he will absolutely no do it to communicate. If you want to talk to him, you have to call him. He also now lives in a major metro area. We don't want technology invading every aspect of our lives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We definitely do as a family of 4. It keeps us safe. I don’t think this is a privacy issue, I’m an open book

Same. Everyone I know that has tweens/teens has it on.

Of course if you have a 4-year old or for some reason gave your young elementary kid who is driven to play dates by you there is no need to have this safety feature.

[Anonymous]

excuse the typos. I think my keyboard is having issues at the moment and need a new one. (technology...again...)

[Anonymous]

I don't do it. Not interested and also it battery drains.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every dishonest person I know has a real problem with it. Take that for what it’s worth.

Guess if you are hitting up a massage parlor or having a nooner at the Marriott you would vehemently argue your need for privacy.

Maybe some people but perfectly honest people often have a thing about having their privacy invaded. This kind of technology is a complete invasion of privacy. I grew up in a rural area. I did not watch TV. There were no cell phone. There was not even a stop light. I am in my early 40s. I survived. My cell phone is tied to me for work and personal life and that is too much as it is. Having someone being able to find me on their phone. If I am at the gym and taking longer than usual or do a stop at the store on the way home, I am entitled to doing those things without being questioned about my extra minutes on my commute. If something bad happens to me, you will get a phone call. I will NEVER share my location with anyone nor will I track my kids. I trust them to do what they should be doing. People deserve some kind of autonomy without everyone knowing what they are doing and where they are on a minute-by-minute basis. It is not that I am dishonest...it is that I have a huge philisophical problem with this invading my everyday life. It is very similair to people who don't have social media profile. I do, but it is the same line of thinking. My younger brother still will not text. I think that is a step too far but he will absolutely no do it to communicate. If you want to talk to him, you have to call him. He also now lives in a major metro area. We don't want technology invading every aspect of our lives.

A good parent will check up on their kids. Part of being a parent is having some knowledge and spot checks occasionally. It’s a much different world today.

I’m not on social media, generally hate being tied to a phone, and I TRUST that my husband isn’t clicking “find iPhone” and tracking me constantly. I almost never track him, only under rare circumstances.

If something bad happens- how are you calling?

[Anonymous]

^ and all 4 of us have ot in.

My tween/teen also know we can check what they are doing online at any time.

You should take a course on parenting today. Your mind will be blown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every dishonest person I know has a real problem with it. Take that for what it’s worth.

Guess if you are hitting up a massage parlor or having a nooner at the Marriott you would vehemently argue your need for privacy.

Maybe some people but perfectly honest people often have a thing about having their privacy invaded. This kind of technology is a complete invasion of privacy. I grew up in a rural area. I did not watch TV. There were no cell phone. There was not even a stop light. I am in my early 40s. I survived. My cell phone is tied to me for work and personal life and that is too much as it is. Having someone being able to find me on their phone. If I am at the gym and taking longer than usual or do a stop at the store on the way home, I am entitled to doing those things without being questioned about my extra minutes on my commute. If something bad happens to me, you will get a phone call. I will NEVER share my location with anyone nor will I track my kids. I trust them to do what they should be doing. People deserve some kind of autonomy without everyone knowing what they are doing and where they are on a minute-by-minute basis. It is not that I am dishonest...it is that I have a huge philisophical problem with this invading my everyday life. It is very similair to people who don't have social media profile. I do, but it is the same line of thinking. My younger brother still will not text. I think that is a step too far but he will absolutely no do it to communicate. If you want to talk to him, you have to call him. He also now lives in a major metro area. We don't want technology invading every aspect of our lives.

I feel the exact same way as you! I have nothing to hide but I like my privacy and autonomy.
And to the person who does this to keep kids safe ... please ... it does not. Watch any crime show.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every dishonest person I know has a real problem with it. Take that for what it’s worth.

Guess if you are hitting up a massage parlor or having a nooner at the Marriott you would vehemently argue your need for privacy.

Maybe some people but perfectly honest people often have a thing about having their privacy invaded. This kind of technology is a complete invasion of privacy. I grew up in a rural area. I did not watch TV. There were no cell phone. There was not even a stop light. I am in my early 40s. I survived. My cell phone is tied to me for work and personal life and that is too much as it is. Having someone being able to find me on their phone. If I am at the gym and taking longer than usual or do a stop at the store on the way home, I am entitled to doing those things without being questioned about my extra minutes on my commute. If something bad happens to me, you will get a phone call. I will NEVER share my location with anyone nor will I track my kids. I trust them to do what they should be doing. People deserve some kind of autonomy without everyone knowing what they are doing and where they are on a minute-by-minute basis. It is not that I am dishonest...it is that I have a huge philisophical problem with this invading my everyday life. It is very similair to people who don't have social media profile. I do, but it is the same line of thinking. My younger brother still will not text. I think that is a step too far but he will absolutely no do it to communicate. If you want to talk to him, you have to call him. He also now lives in a major metro area. We don't want technology invading every aspect of our lives.

A good parent will check up on their kids. Part of being a parent is having some knowledge and spot checks occasionally. It’s a much different world today.

I’m not on social media, generally hate being tied to a phone, and I TRUST that my husband isn’t clicking “find iPhone” and tracking me constantly. I almost never track him, only under rare circumstances.

If something bad happens- how are you calling?

This just really isn't true. Some good parents will check up on their kids. Some good parents don't both. If you think a good parent MUST check up on their kids, you probably have anxiety issues.

[Anonymous]

I am surprised at these responses about people tracking their kids. While I understand the inclination I would not do this with my kids. You can't learn independence if there is always a safety net to catch you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every dishonest person I know has a real problem with it. Take that for what it’s worth.

Guess if you are hitting up a massage parlor or having a nooner at the Marriott you would vehemently argue your need for privacy.

Maybe some people but perfectly honest people often have a thing about having their privacy invaded. This kind of technology is a complete invasion of privacy. I grew up in a rural area. I did not watch TV. There were no cell phone. There was not even a stop light. I am in my early 40s. I survived. My cell phone is tied to me for work and personal life and that is too much as it is. Having someone being able to find me on their phone. If I am at the gym and taking longer than usual or do a stop at the store on the way home, I am entitled to doing those things without being questioned about my extra minutes on my commute. If something bad happens to me, you will get a phone call. I will NEVER share my location with anyone nor will I track my kids. I trust them to do what they should be doing. People deserve some kind of autonomy without everyone knowing what they are doing and where they are on a minute-by-minute basis. It is not that I am dishonest...it is that I have a huge philisophical problem with this invading my everyday life. It is very similair to people who don't have social media profile. I do, but it is the same line of thinking. My younger brother still will not text. I think that is a step too far but he will absolutely no do it to communicate. If you want to talk to him, you have to call him. He also now lives in a major metro area. We don't want technology invading every aspect of our lives.

A good parent will check up on their kids. Part of being a parent is having some knowledge and spot checks occasionally. It’s a much different world today.

I’m not on social media, generally hate being tied to a phone, and I TRUST that my husband isn’t clicking “find iPhone” and tracking me constantly. I almost never track him, only under rare circumstances.

If something bad happens- how are you calling?

You're right, statistically it is far safer than basically any other time in history.

[Anonymous]

I would never do this and I find it as creepy as hell. And no, I have nothing to hide and I trust my family also.

I was ina cafe once and heard a guy at the next table say, "Remember that cute girl I met? I turned on the tracker on her phone! Look where she is RIGHT NOW!"

Creepy AF.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Every dishonest person I know has a real problem with it. Take that for what it’s worth.

Guess if you are hitting up a massage parlor or having a nooner at the Marriott you would vehemently argue your need for privacy.

Maybe some people but perfectly honest people often have a thing about having their privacy invaded. This kind of technology is a complete invasion of privacy. I grew up in a rural area. I did not watch TV. There were no cell phone. There was not even a stop light. I am in my early 40s. I survived. My cell phone is tied to me for work and personal life and that is too much as it is. Having someone being able to find me on their phone. If I am at the gym and taking longer than usual or do a stop at the store on the way home, I am entitled to doing those things without being questioned about my extra minutes on my commute. If something bad happens to me, you will get a phone call. I will NEVER share my location with anyone nor will I track my kids. I trust them to do what they should be doing. People deserve some kind of autonomy without everyone knowing what they are doing and where they are on a minute-by-minute basis. It is not that I am dishonest...it is that I have a huge philisophical problem with this invading my everyday life. It is very similair to people who don't have social media profile. I do, but it is the same line of thinking. My younger brother still will not text. I think that is a step too far but he will absolutely no do it to communicate. If you want to talk to him, you have to call him. He also now lives in a major metro area. We don't want technology invading every aspect of our lives.

A good parent will check up on their kids. Part of being a parent is having some knowledge and spot checks occasionally. It’s a much different world today.

I’m not on social media, generally hate being tied to a phone, and I TRUST that my husband isn’t clicking “find iPhone” and tracking me constantly. I almost never track him, only under rare circumstances.

If something bad happens- how are you calling?

I can call or text my kids on their device. I don't need to track them.

Someone else is calling if something bad happens. You know, like how it is done normally?