The newest hot property in the wireless communications race is the “electronic leash.” Employees often joke that their offices keep them on a leash by providing BlackBerries, cell phones and laptops for anytime, anywhere communication. Now the concept has spread to parenting: Parents now have several options for keeping an electronic eye on their young ones while they’re away from home. Several companies, including Sprint Nextel and Disney, recently announced plans to offer wireless services to help parents track their kids’ whereabouts using global positioning system technology.
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Keeping Kids on a Wireless Leash
Posted by: Meryl K. Evans June 29, 2006 05:00 AMThe newest hot property in the wireless communications race is the “electronic leash.” Employees often joke that their offices keep them on a leash by providing BlackBerries, cell phones and laptops for anytime, anywhere communication. Now the concept has spread to parenting: Parents now have several options for keeping an electronic eye on their young ones while they’re away from home. Several companies, including Sprint Nextel and Disney, recently announced plans to offer wireless services to help parents track their kids’ whereabouts using global positioning system technology.