The article explores a parent's experience with the location-tracking app Life360, initially aimed at monitoring children's safety. To the author's surprise, the children embraced the tracking, using it for communication. This led to an unexpected dynamic where the children began tracking the parent's whereabouts, enhancing family interactions. The author reflects on how location-sharing fostered open discussions on safety, while simultaneously providing a sense of independence for the children. Ultimately, both the parent and children benefited from the app, transforming it into a tool for family connectivity rather than mere surveillance.
Soon, I realized all my kids were using location tracking - but not in the way I had originally intended.
The app I got for my peace of mind was now being used to track me.
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