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Short & Curly

Should we put GPS trackers on kids?

Short & Curly

abcpodcasts@abc.net.au

Society & Culture, Philosophy, Kids & Family

4.62.2K 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?

Transcript

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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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