Keeping Halloween Trick or Treaters Safe with GPS Tracking
15 Oct 2015
There was an estimate of around 41.2 million 5 through 14 year old trick-or-treaters in 2013, based on data from the US Census Bureau. Keep in mind, this statistic does not reflect kids over 14 or under 5. Consider with over 115 million potential trick-or-treater stops for the year 2014 that is a whole lot of doors being knocked on by children who are unsupervised by parents.
With trick-or-treating just around the corner, there are some promising devices that will give parents peace of mind.
The GPS tracking device, which can be placed inside your child’s backpack is one of these devices as well as a solar-powered recharger, bullet-proof shield, and a text alert when your kids get home through a home security system.
Parents now have more ways to monitor their kid’s safety and whereabouts whenever they are not in sight through powerful technology.
Halloween is undeniably one of the most favorite holidays for children. They get to walk around their neighborhood with their friends dressed up in their favorite costumes and go door from door filling up their pillowcases or buckets with a lot of free candy. It’s no wonder they love this holiday the most. However, for the parents, it can be nerve wracking, especially since the children are running around in the dark.
GPS tracking when combined with your kids wearing reflective tape, holding flashlights, and only knocking on doors of homes that are well-lit, make Halloween much safer. A GPS tracking device can be tucked away in your child’s pocket and will give you the exact location of your child in real time. It’s very simple to use and parents are able to see instantly where their kid is from their smartphone or computer. There are no downloads or apps needed; just internet.
You can get creative with the GPS unit by either attaching it to your child’s clothing, sewing it on their costume, making it into a neat little accessory or simply dropping it into their goodie bag.
Parents can set limits to where their children are allowed to go and be instantly notified through ‘geofencing’ technology when their kids stray too far from the pre-selected boundaries they set up.
You can be instantly notified through email or text if your child goes too far and your child can even alert you if they come across any types of trouble through a built-in panic button.
This combined with the GPS tracking unit will enable you to get to your child quickly or help your child get to you if you become separated.
Halloween is supposed to be fun for kids; however, it can be stressful and even scary for the parents. It’s also a dangerous night for pedestrians and pets. With all the knocking at the doors of homes, pets can become stressed and excited and when the door is opened, they can run outside.
You want to be able to let your children trick or treat independently with their friends; however, you want them to be safe as well. Mobile technology can keep your kids safe and give you peace of mind.
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