Would you implant a GPS locating chip in your child? What about people with Alzheimer's disease who wander off and get lost? How about sex offenders - should they have one implanted so they can be tracked?
Karen @ http://bakinginatornado.blogspot.com/
I think we have to draw lines and this is one of the places where I'd draw one. I absolutely get being anxious the first time your child is away in a large group and exposed to strangers, but your child is not the first to go on a field trip and won't be the last. Can you ask some questions that might put you more at ease? How many times has the school hosted field trips to this venue, what is the student to adult ratio, do they split off into groups or stay together?
As a parent, what are your less invasive options? Can you go along as a parent chaperone? Is it not possible to give your child a watch with GPS or some other external option.
In terms of Alzheimer's and pedophiles, I think we are headed down a very slippery slope when we start segregating segments of the population as targets for invasive measures to keep track of them. Who is going to decide which people we track? Is there not great risk of this kind of a system being abused?
April @ http://www.firsttimemomanddad.com/
Implants for humans... not yet.
My husband and I have discussed this topic on a few occasions, and both agree that technology is just not there yet. And if it was, would the chip be permanent, would an abductor be able to easily cut it out, what are the side effects… In my opinion, at this stage the unknowns outweigh the benefits.
However, I am not opposed to GPS jewelry that I can easily track with my smart phone. Something like a bracelet or watch, so the minute I loose sight of my child I can locate him quickly. I also recommend this same jewelry for Alzheimer’s patients.
As for sex offenders, I think they should have their dominant hand cut off, and be sterilized.
Beth Delaney
No, I would not implant a GPS locating chip into a human being for any reason. As much as I may worry when loved ones are not with me, I do not feel right about turning them into some sort of robot for my convenience and peace of mind............so I drink .......that last part may or may not be true.
Jen Provenzano @ http://lifeonthesonnyside.blogspot.com/
Call me old-fashioned, but I’d prefer to exercise my right to utilize some ‘lower-tech’ options in this field trip scenario. I realize that in the case of some children, instilling the “Fear of God” or “Wrath of Mommy” is all it takes to keep them one with their noisy little brat pack for the duration of the trip. Please note that I said, “some” children…not mine of course, who valiantly spits in the face of danger, and fears nothing but the bottom of the cookie jar. This fear-based methodology would obviously not be a viable option for us. Unfortunately, this means that we have to get a little more creative in our problem solving…again.
Question: Is this teacher open to using one of those monkey-on-your-back child safety leashes? She’ll look like a champion dog-walker…only with little people instead. Not realistic? Then I suppose a forehead tattoo that reads, “If Lost Please Return Me to my Super Pissed Mom at #555-5555,” is out of the question? It’s cool, I can be reasonable sometimes too…What if it was only a temporary tattoo? I can almost hear you actually considering that last suggestion. I don’t blame you. It’s a good one.
If you’re not into alleged public humiliation (even though a little of it is good for the soul,) how’s about bribing a responsible-looking classmate or buddy not to take their eyes off of her for the entirety of the trip? If she makes it home in one piece, said buddy will receive a lifetime supply of candy…or a puppy. Or both. Win-Win. Unless you’re concerned about what this buddy-watchman’s parents will think. But, let’s just not worry about them right now. Apparently they’re not raising a flight-risk like us, so they’re obviously a little better off than we are anyway. Enjoy your puppy little buddy! And enjoy your new home happy puppy J
Problem solved. You’re welcome.
Should we implant tracking devices in Senior Citizens to prevent them from wandering off?I’m more interested in installing a lock-down device in their car when they stick their key in the ignition. Maybe a gentle On-Star-inspired sorta voice comes on and tells them that they forgot to turn the light off in the laundry room or that ‘Guiding Light’ is about to come back on the air in five minutes…and they’ll go back inside and forget that they wanted to go anywhere in the first place…therefore keeping the streets a little safer for the next few hours or so for the rest of us. **Listen, I share a parking lot at work with a Senior Center folks, so I’m allowed to be a little biased from personal terrifying blue-haired vehicular near-death experiences.**
Should we install electronic tracking devices in Sex Offenders? I have a better idea! Instead, let’s ship ‘em all off to a deserted tropical destination and create a reality show called “Pervert Island”…They can spend the rest of their days spurning one another’s sexual advances and complaining about all the crazy “drama” in a confessional. SPOILER ALERT: In a surprise twist ending, we feed them all to hungry sharks. TrueTV or Bravo…I’ll be waiting for call about this pitch. It’s Ratings Gold I tell ya!
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