http://disqus.com/people/faf886d7647755eed930fcdf6972a342/enMon, 31 Jul 2006 22:23:58 -0000http://tlf.disqus.com/the_technology_liberation_front_raquo_archive_raquo_a_paranoid_parent_ponders_gps_tracking_his_kids/#comment-1445542While it's true that we all would like to know the whereabouts of our children/spouse 24/7, I think that over time it would probably become too taxing on ourselves. Unless one enjoys being a security/body guard, this job will soon become tiresome. It would take away some doubt but could also add to it. I am a paranoid parent myself. Each of my 3 children have a cell phone. That should give me peace of mind right? After all, all I have to do is either call or send a message? Wrong. Many a time they were unreachable. Either the phone was off, silent, the battery wasn't charge or there was no service in the area. But do I think of these logical explanation? On no. The first thought that crosses my mind is, they've been kidnapped. (Mind you, my oldest is 18)Yes, I'm pathetic. But I'm also a mother who would simply die if tragedy should stikde any of my children. I prefer the good old days when I used to play outside all day long and only went home for meals. My mother never worried. She knew I couldn't go far on foot and crime was practically non-existant then. Besides, I always got hungry or thirsty.DanaMon, 31 Jul 2006 22:23:58 -0000