I’ve been thinking about getting my daughter a GPS tracker, and I came across some wristband-style ones. At first, it seemed like the perfect idea—she wouldn’t lose it like she might with a backpack tracker. But then I realized, what if she just takes it off? She’s at that age where if something feels uncomfortable, she’ll remove it without thinking twice. I don’t want to spend money on something that won’t even stay on her. Has anyone tried wristbands or GPS watches for their kids? Do they actually keep them on, or is it a waste of time?
That’s a fair point. I got my son a GPS watch, and it worked great—until he decided it was "itchy" and stopped wearing it. If you're unsure about the legality of tracking someone with GPS, this explains it well. We eventually switched to a clip-on tracker that attaches to his belt loop, and it’s been much better. Also, there’s a good breakdown here on different ways to track kids, including the pros and cons of watches: Legality of tracking someone with GPS. If your daughter doesn’t mind wearing watches normally, it might work. But if she’s the type to take it off, you might want a backup plan.
I guess every kid is different when it comes to wearing stuff like this. Some kids love smartwatches, and others won’t even keep a hat on for five minutes. Maybe the best way is just to let them try it out first and see how they react.
