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A Gradual Release
A Gradual Release
of Responsibility
of Responsibility
is the Ultimate Goal....
is the Ultimate Goal....
These tools allow parents and caregivers to transition from
Mission Control.... to Supervisor..... to Guide....
to Consultant....
As our students get older, their need to decide safely will rest more and more on their shoulders.
Start with these tools as they (and you) navigate this complex, online world.
But remember ~ keep talking, asking questions, checking in.
This website isn't really about technology at all. It's about Deciding Safely.
Join the Parenting In a Tech World Facebook Group>>>
The BEST Tool is KNOWLEDGE!
The BEST Tool is KNOWLEDGE!
A Facebook group with over 243,000 members, working together to learn more and support kids through knowledge and support.
If you have kids, you can set Parental Controls to help manage what sites and information they have access to on the Internet.
Your Verizon router comes with parental controls designed to allow control of Internet access on all devices connected to your home network.
With Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time, you can block or limit specific apps and features on your child's device.
Our Kids Are Not "Set It and Forget It"
There are many companies out there who are willing to take your money in exchange for the illusion of Peace of Mind. This is a small sampling of tools available to parents to monitor and control student digital use as well as their location. Technology can offer a safety net. It can alert, locate, monitor, and notify.
But it’s not the parachute. You are.
We are not endorsing a specific app, only providing a few to get you started if you want to explore your options.
Real-time GPS tracking using cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
Set geofences around school, home, or bus stops.
Receive alerts when your child enters or leaves a zone.
Discreet location trackers for backpacks, shoes, or clothing.
Syncs with “Find My” app for real-time updates.
A kid-friendly smartwatch with GPS tracking, geofencing, and real-time location updates.
Allows voice calls and text messages with parent-approved contacts only.
Includes step tracking, reminders, and school mode to limit distractions.
Parents manage everything through the GizmoHub app.
Please be aware......
Read the Privacy Policy on these tools. When you click to sign up, you may be giving permission for that company to sell your child's Internet activity, content and other Information. The whole Idea of keeping our kids safe seems to contradict these policies. Don't be fooled Into thinking these tools can replace the need for a caring, vigilant adult to be present for children of all ages. There Is no App For That.
And don't forget - your kids will outgrow the need for this!!!
Have an exit plan In place so that you can gradually release responsibility to your children as they mature. You don't want to be tracking your 20-somethings online. ;)
"I'm here. I'm listening. I've got you."
"I'm here. I'm listening. I've got you."
No app can say that. No GPS ping can replace it.
The most powerful safety system isn’t digital, it’s human.
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