True-False -Should Parents Track Their Teens?

Tracking apps like Life360 and TeenSafe use GPS technology to pinpoint kids’ locations.

• True

• False

Tracking apps allow parents to monitor their teens’ location but not their social media activity or texts.

• True

• False

Critics argue that tracking apps can interfere with teens’ ability to learn independence.

• True

• False

According to the article, most parents currently use technology to track their teens’ whereabouts.

• True

• False

Jayne A. Hitchcock argues that using tracking apps is one way parents can protect their kids.

• True

• False

Lorrie Faith Cranor mentions that location tracking without teens’ consent may cause resentment.

• True

• False

Jayne A. Hitchcock believes parents should use location-tracking apps to monitor their teens constantly.

• True

• False

Tracking apps can alert parents if a teen’s device leaves a predetermined area.

• True

• False

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Lorrie Faith Cranor suggests that tracking teens teaches them to make better decisions.

• True

• False

Both writers agree that trust between parents and teens is important.

• True

• False

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