Should we put GPS trackers on kids?
Short & Curly
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4.6 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 20 June 2019
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
Carl often gets lost when he's out on the streets alone. So the S&C team have decided a tracking device will keep him safe and sound. But is this a good idea? How do we balance safety with the need to become independent? And would you be okay with an adult putting a tracking device on you?
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| 0:00.0 | This is an ABC podcast. |
| 0:05.0 | Short and curly HQ. Can I help you? |
| 0:08.0 | Hey, Molly, it's me, it's Carl, let me in. Carl, where have you been? I've been worried. |
| 0:13.0 | You're over an hour late. |
| 0:17.0 | You said you were just going to get a coffee. |
| 0:24.4 | I was, but here's what happened. I didn't know where I was or how to get back here. |
| 0:31.0 | I wouldn't say I was lost exactly. That's basically the definition of lost? |
| 0:36.3 | I think you'll find there's a subtle difference there. Besides, I found my way back eventually |
| 0:41.2 | via like a few construction sites and large fences that I had to climb over. |
| 0:46.0 | Carl, you're always wandering off and getting lost. What am I going to do with you? |
| 0:51.0 | You could really get yourself in trouble out there. It's like I need to keep an eye on you every second. |
| 0:56.0 | Well, I did have a few near misses I guess, but I need my freedom Molly. Viva Lachal. |
| 1:02.0 | Hey, I have a juicy little idea. |
| 1:06.0 | I do like those. |
| 1:08.0 | How would you feel if I put a tracking device on you? That way I can always keep tabs on where you go. |
| 1:15.8 | Well I can see how that might be helpful, but I don't really like the idea of people knowing |
| 1:20.7 | where I am at all times. |
| 1:22.2 | Today on Short and Curly, we're going to be talking about tracking devices. |
| 1:27.0 | No, thank you. |
| 1:28.0 | Where the kids should be tracked when they're out on the streets. |
| 1:31.0 | They're not animals, Molly. You can't just stick a microchip on them. |
| 1:34.5 | And maybe whether you should have one Carl. I will fight it to the death. Maybe. |
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