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By Harriette Halepis

Many years ago, the term “latchkey kid” was coined. This term referred to children that carried keys to their homes on them at all times. These children often went home to empty houses, which is why they had to carry a set of keys with them. Today, latchkey kids still exist, only they are starting to carry another item with them as well: a GPS tracker. Parents have begun to realize that a short phone call to mom or dad after school doesn’t mean that their children will stay inside of a house until an adult arrives.

In fact, many parents are shocked to discover that their children get into all kinds of trouble when they are alone. In most cases, parents only arrive at their home two to three hours after a child has already been dropped off by the school bus. During this time, a child can find all kinds of things to do. Sometimes, these things involve leaving a home to explore a neighbourhood, visit a friend, or venture out into a large city. Sadly, many of these children never do return to their homes. Some children wind up abducted, others wind up lots, and a few simply run away.

Your child might never wander too far away from your home. However, they will probably leave the house only to return just before you come home from work. This might not be an issue with some parents, but other parents might want to know where their children are going while they are left alone. For example, some teenagers will sneak off to a boyfriend or girlfriend’s house. Thanks to GPS technology, these teens can now be tracked. It is easy to attached a non-detectable GPS tracking device to an article of clothing, backpack, or other item. This way, you can see where your child is at all times…even if you are at work when your child is supposed to be at home.

A new generation of kids is on the horizon: the “tracker kid.” These kids not only carry keys to their homes, but they also carry GPS trackers that allow parents to keep watchful eyes on them. If you are concerned about your child’s safety, don’t let them stay home alone without any supervision. Instead, make sure that they are monitored at all times. Not only will a GPS tracker give you peace of mind, it will also keep your child safe from any kind of outside harm.