Location tracking means parents can easily check in on their kids while allowing them more freedom. But there are risks too.

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When her preteen son aged out of his after-school program, Olga Ramos suddenly found herself in new parenting territory. Her son was ready to walk home by himself and linger after school with clubs, ...

Her daughter must be dead. This is what Archie Gottesman concluded when checking the location of her middle daughter, who had claimed to be out with friends on a warm summer night in New York City.

Smartphone location tracking can help parents gain a little peace of mind about the whereabouts of their underage children — and some families may even make its use mandatory for their kids. But what ...