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[quote=Anonymous]I know that a couple of auto insurance companies offer this.  As a PP mentioned, you also might want to see if your cellphone provider offers it as well.

That being said, I do agree with a PP about its potential lack of usefulness.  Full disclosure here – I have 17YO twin DD’s and before my kids were drivers, I was gung-ho that I was going to monitor them and know their whereabouts, etc.  Well, experience has taught me that it is easier to talk with them and educate them about responsibility, appropriate risk-taking and safety. According to our auto insurer the # 1 cause of teen driver accidents is not speeding – it is distracted driving. I am not sure that the device the OP wants will deter that absent some discussion about the other dangers. Relying on the device is dangerous, teens will figure out pretty quickly what you are up to and the device will have a limited shelf life.  The first 6 months, they are happy to be driving and will drive with any device you want.  However, by the 2nd time you confront them about their whereabouts or their speed, they will work around it.  The obvious one is that they will start catching rides with friends.  And I 100% agree with the PP....you do not want your kids riding with their friends.  You want them driving themselves around and you shouldn’t give them incentive to car pool.

Get the device if you think it will be helpful.  It may be a useful tool.  But being the parent of a driving teen requires informed trust, vigilance and constant communication – not just surveillance.  
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