Tracking Teens: When Safety Becomes Surveillance By Ivanhoe Broadcast News on March 19, 2026

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Smartphones, GPS apps, and air tags have made it easier than ever for parents to know where their kids are and what they’re doing. In fact, studies show about half of U.S. parents now use location-tracking apps to monitor their teens. Supporters say it’s about safety. Critics warn it can cross the line from protection to surveillance. So, when does tracking help and when can it actually hurt? https://www.ivanhoe.com/?p=36819&preview=1&_ppp=5bf601f07f