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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a previous poster who also has a Garmin for my German APs.

But honestly, I can't believe this has turned into a discussion about whether to get a Garmin or make your AP learn to use maps.  OP, the AP lied to you, she tried to get your children to lie to you, and she is TEXTING and on the PHONE while driving.  I don't understand why you're fixating on the issue of whether you should get her a GPS or not.  WHY is she still taking care of your children when she has shown herself to be untrustworthy, unconcerned about safety, and unbothered by bribing your children to collude with her?

This AP would be so far on her way to rematch with us, and without a recommendation from us to drive in her new home.  Is it possible that the texting and talking while driving aren't really a big deal to you?  Here is what our handbook says about phone use and driving:

Talking on the Phone and Texting in the Car:
Please do not use your cellphone while driving in the car, except in the case of an emergency.  If you must place or answer a call (only to or from a host parent or to 911) while you are driving, then please only speak while using a hands-free headset.  It is illegal to hold a phone in your hand while driving.

Likewise, it is also illegal, as well as very unsafe, to text at all while driving.  We are very serious in asking that you do not EVER text while driving or remove your eyes from the road to check a text, even for a second.  If you must send or check a text, then please pull over to the side of the road to a safe place before picking up your phone.  This is a major area of concern for us (and would be cause for rematch, because it is such a dangerous behavior), so please let us know if you have any questions.
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I may steal this verbiage for my next handbook if you don't mind.  [/quote]

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