Friday, September 4, 2009

Caring Parents can Locate Children With GPS Child Locator Device

By Paul G. Wolf

Every now and then we see stories on the news and in the newspapers about children that have gone missing. Most children turn up safe again, but some dont and there is nothing sadder than a parent who experiences the loss of their child like this. The good news is that you don't have to endure something like this because there are ways to avoid lost kids with todays technology. I'm talking about a GPS child locator.

Childrens GPS widgets at present are tiny widgets and they are incorporated into watches, cell phones, backpacks; even located directly in the child's clothing.

The child locator will then send out a signal enabling you to track the location of the children at all times. You can program the GPS device to send signals at intervals as short as 15 seconds for near real time tracking of your children.

GPS technology works wonderful for tracking children that are at high risk due to child custody issues or similar problems. It is possible to set the gadget up so that it will alert you not only to the kids location, but also if the child leaves a predesignated area or boundary. So you can know if the child leaves their school or the neighborhood playground or pool. Envision the peace of mind you'll have when you know that you can simply log into your computer and instantly know where your kid is thanks to the child tracker device.

Some GPS devices also come with a panic button that the child can use in case of an emergency. The distress signal go not only to you, but also to the tracking service so the authorities can be notified quickly.

Often when children are kidnapped the kidnapper will instantly get rid of any cell phone the child may be carrying to prevent being tracked. With a small undetected GPS tracking device attached to the kids clothing you'll still be able to track them and locate them fast. You and more importantly the police will know exactly where to locate the kid and this increases the chances they will be found unharmed dramatically.

GPS gadgets for small children can be as tiny as a watch or pager and they use rechargeable batteries that last up to 24 hours. If you want something with an extended battery life you can get bigger GPS tracking units that can transmit for up to 2 weeks on a single charge. Older children like teens can have the GPS units placed in their car to keep track of their locations and driving habits.

Some auto GPS units can be programmed to send an alert when the car exceeds a certain speed limit.

While personal GPS units are not low-priced you really can't put a price on the peace of mind you'll get knowing you can locate your child in case of some emergency. When the safety of the kid is at risk nothing is too expensive. In addition to the cost of the GPS device itself you'll also need to pay a tracking service which will run anywhere from $25-100 a month depending on the service and features. Having a GPS device to track your child can be a great way to grant yourself peace of mind.

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