The teen years can be a challenging time for parents and their children. It is a time when young people crave freedom and independence to make their own choices and to enjoy themselves out of the house. It is also a time when parents worry about how to keep their children safe. They still want to allow them to have a life outside of their families.

The teenage years indicate a period when young people are more inclined to take risks and engage in potentially harmful behaviours. These issues coupled with the security concerns of living in a country like South Africa make it hard to let your teens be teens.

One of the biggest worries you might have as a parent is how to keep track or monitor your teen’s movements when they’re out and about, especially after school or at night.

PRACTICAL WAYS TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TEENS

1. CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS

Do you run a lift club with parents from your child's school? Perhaps you rotate drop-off and pick-up responsibilities. Check-in with them when they are in charge of your teen's movements and make sure you get to know all the parents. Set up a community group chat so that you can alert each other to any potential issues or keep each other up to speed with planned group activities. Use the free Overwatch feature on the SECURE 911 App to set up mobile community groups and community watch chat channels for updates within your circle. All chats are secure.

2. TOUCH BASE REGULARLY

The world of digital technology has changed the way we interact with each other and the level at which we are in contact.

Does your teen have a mobile phone?

Set the expectation that they will call or message you when they reach their destination or have a change of plans. Regular check-ins should be part of any outing they are on or are planning to attend. The free Chats feature on the SECURE 911 App, lets you chat to your connections on your personal and community groups. Stay in touch when they're not physically present.

3. USE AN APP

Are you tired of waiting for your teen to call or message you? Install an App onto your teen’s phone that allows you to track their movements via geo-tracking technology. Know exactly where they are in real-time. Safe, reliable, and easy to manage, the free Monitor feature on the SECURE 911 App is perfect for this task. The Monitor feature allows you to track your loved ones at any time. Subscribe to the premium Panic SOS feature for a small monthly fee and experience how peace of mind feels. Connect with our rapid response control room with the touch of a button. One of the competent, trained personnel will access your concern and address it with relevant assistance.

SECURE 911 provides you access to tracking, communication, and security.

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