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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids don’t tack me and I don’t track my kids. You all are too much. And I believe your kids don’t mind, but that’s part of the problem.[/quote]

But what is “the problem” exactly? [/quote]

It prevents them from learning how to actually communicate. If they'll be late, communicate that. Don't depend on someone looking up where you are. It denotes distrust. They should feel confident in making their own decisions, even if they make a mistake. Kids are less mature/grow up much later than in years past. They are over scheduled, over parented, always watched. It's sad that they think this is normal. 
Gives a false sense of security. If they feel forced to share their location, they can do sneaky things like leave their phone, which is less safe.

Let's also differentiate between sharing select locations with friends and being tracked by your family.

And bottom line - it is none of your business if they are having a one night stand or staying out until 3am or ditching class and tanning on a sunny day. It's what young adults do to become full, responsible adults. Let them do that. [/quote]

PP. I agree with you on all the above actually. And yet my kid shares location, so I’m officially a “tracker.” I think there’s a bit of a false binary thing happening in this thread. [/quote]

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