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AIBU to think child tracking implants would be useful until age 12?

83 replies

LucyLocker · 04/07/2026 15:02

Is it a thing? I was just thinking. When my kids were born, if there had been the option to put an implant tracker in their arm, let’s say for £100, I’d have done it. I’d propose all trackers are removed at age 12, to allow teens more responsibility and freedom, but before that age - why not? I can’t think a scenario my kids need to be somewhere I don’t know about. If kids were microchipped it would solve kidnappings. And estranged parents could know where their kid was.
What do you reckon?

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FadedRed · 04/07/2026 15:08

What’s to stop this ‘abductor’ kidnapping your microchipped child and removing the tracking device with a sharp knife?

LucyLocker · 04/07/2026 15:08

Teacaketravesty · 04/07/2026 15:04

What if you needed to hide your child?

Well only the parents could follow the child. And lost that access if court ordered.

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Jeschara · 04/07/2026 15:06

No, just no. Children are nirkt animals. What about parents taking responsibility for their children.
My Grandson just turned 13 goes out with friends. They need to be trusted, however if that trust is broken, they then have to earn it back.

Kallos · 04/07/2026 15:06

Did anything happen to you child before 12 whereby you think this would have been very useful @LucyLocker ?

Kallos · 04/07/2026 15:04

This would mean ex partners would always know when their ex partner and child even though it’s not their time with the child.

Parker231 · 04/07/2026 15:04

Where do you live where you think there is a possibility of your DC’s getting kidnapped?

aliceyyyy2654 · 04/07/2026 15:04

What in the dystopian nightmare is this

Teacaketravesty · 04/07/2026 15:04

What if you needed to hide your child?