Thursday, February 13, 2014

Information On Different Methods For Tracking Your Children

By Marcie Goodman


For parents who are resorting to using electronic methods as a means of monitoring the movements and for tracking your children, you will be spoiled for choice. There is a range of different devices available on the market which allow parents to monitor in real time. The majority of electronic devices are compatible for use with a computer, tablet or smart phone or other type of device which has internet connection.

New developments in communications and electronics means that new and improved software and devices appear on the market almost daily. These devices used for tracking and recording a childs location and movements are becoming smaller and smarter. They transmit a message to the parents chosen method of communication. Many are lightweight and small enough to fit in a childs bag or pocket. There is something on the market to suit any budget.

For the smaller age groups, the market offers a child locator or what is often referred to as a child tag. You need never lose your young child in the park or a busy public place such as a shopping mall again. The tag is fixed to the clothing or placed in the pocket of the child. When you lose sight of them all you need to do is push the button the locator and the alarm will produce a loud ringing noise allowing you to locate the child by following the alarm. However the locator alarm will only work within a range of 150 feet.

One popular electronic device particularly with new parents is the nanny cam. It can bring reassurance that the child is being properly cared for when the parents are absent at work. The nanny cam is intended to be used more as a surveillance method than a tracking device.

Access to computers and the internet means that children have the opportunity to visit unsuitable websites unless parents restrict their access. Some software packages allow parents to monitor and restrict what sites children can access. With children of all ages being able to use computers and the internet monitoring and restriction on access is essential.

As soon as a teenager obtains their driving license, it will be almost impossible to prevent them using the family car. Many parents fit vehicle tracking devices so they know where their teenager and their vehicle is in real time. Vehicle usage reports which are quite detailed can usually be purchased for a small fee. The vehicle loggers are usually free and allow parents to observe their teenagers driving habits.

GPS locator devices are a good way to keep track of where a teenager is going in your vehicle. They can transmit updates by email or text to a computer or smart phone in real time. Using a GPS locator means you always know the location of your car and child.

Knowing where a child is at anytime of the day or night is important to your peace of mind and is important for their safety and security. Many of the tracking services and tracker apps that you can download are free or will cost very little. Providing you have access to the equipment required to receive alarms, texts or emails you can set up and use these services for tracking your children.




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