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Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?
A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.
Are we creating more secure or more dependent young adults through this tracking? Whats the long-term impact on their independence?
Are we raising kids who cant navigate the real world without digital crutches? Maybe we should ask if were creating dependency or security. What happens when the tracking stops? 28 characters
28 characters True independence requires genuine freedom to make mistakes. Tracking kids post-18 undermines their ability to develop critical life skills and resilience. If were worried about dependency, we should question whether were raising adults or perpetual minors.
Dont we risk creating a generation thats too embedded in parental control to develop genuine independence? What happens when tracking becomes a crutch for both parents and kids?