About GPS Teen Tracker Devices
A GPS teen tracker device is an electronic device that is placed into a teenager's vehicle, allowing parents to monitor her whereabouts through a home computer. In addition to the cost of the unit, there is typically a monthly charge for service as well.
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History
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GPS or global positioning systems have been around since the 1970s for use by the military and government agencies. Satellite range enhancements and lowered production costs allowed their marketing to the public to begin around 2001. Teen GPS tracker devices came on the market in 2007 and continue to be offered by more and more companies.
Significance
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Accidents that occur in a motor vehicle are the leading cause of death in young adults aged 16-20 according to a National Highway Safety Administration. Proponents of teen tracker devices argue that their use can discourage reckless driving thereby reducing the likelihood that teenagers will have an accident.
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Function
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The primary function of the GPS is to provide parents with the location of their children at all times. The unit also monitors the speed at which the teenager is driving, allowing parents to be alerted to speeding.
Types
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Some versions of the teen tracker device can be added into a vehicle's existing GPS system while others are separate units. Units can feature active recording that occurs in real time and is viewable as it happens or passive recording that is kept in a report form inside the GPS to be viewed at a later time.
Features and Benefits
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Many teen tracker devices also provide roadside assistance in case of emergency and can even remotely unlock doors or monitor the whereabouts of a stolen vehicle. For teenagers, the tracking device can also provide them with speed limit and curfew reminders.
Teenagers' Views on Trackers
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Many teenagers feel that such tracking devices are a sign of distrust according to a report compiled by Fox News. Others state that they have actually been given more freedom and trust because parents are more secure knowing they can be found in an emergency.
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