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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Came here to say, I can't believe the number of people recommending smart watches for kids. The kid is going to be way safer at the park then what they can get into on their smart watch. I am more afraid of a smart watch then I am this park. [/quote]

My fear is the first thing a kidnapper would do is rip the smartwatch off the kid’s wrist and throw it in the bushes.  Either the kid is ready to be independent or not, but smart watches shouldn’t be used in place of adult supervision.[/quote]

Smart watches are great for "hey mom Larlo showed up at the park and he invited us back to his house, is that okay?" or for me to call and tell them I'm going to the grocery store and do they want me to get anything that isn't on the list. But stuff like the gabb watch doesn't let them get online. (I am also a very anti-tech-for-kids parent.)[/quote]

I agree they are good for those things.  But the number one reason I require my 10 year old to wear her smart watch when she goes to the park with friends, or bike riding with friends, etc., is that if someone falls/gets hurt -- which unlike kidnapping does actually happen every now and then -- she can then get in contact with an adult to help.  [/quote]

She could also run to a neighbor or back to your house! But yes, it's also helpful for that. [/quote]

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