+Globetrotter.uk Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 (edited) I have been very concerned with ensuring the safety of myself and my family whilst out caching etc and for the past few months since I have had a camera phone, I have taken a Photo Your Child before we set of just in case he/she wanders off and gets lost. Now I take a photo of my som with and without his coat, this helps to remember what he was wearing should he go awol. Thankfully I havn't needed to use the photo but at least I have the assurance that I can give a recent photo to the authorities if needed. I am promoting P.O.C around my sons school and clubs. During the summer holiday you may find it simple and helpful. Edited July 11, 2005 by Globetrotter.uk Quote
+leecee Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 Interesting concept but surely if the little lad's out caching with you, it's up to you as a parent to keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't wander off in the first place ? Quote
NickPick Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 It is, but small children are very good at being there one moment, and disappearing when you glance away for 2 seconds. It's also amazing how much distance a child can cover in a short time. Should the worst happen and you can't find them, being able to remember what they're wearing is very helpful. Quote
+Globetrotter.uk Posted July 11, 2005 Author Posted July 11, 2005 He's not so little nearly 9yrs Quote
+-Phoenix- Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 hm, I think this is a step way to close to paranoia, if you are really that concerned why not put them on a leash or electronically tag them. Child dissapearances are such a rarety and usually always down to very unexpected circumstances... sure after the fact we would all wish we had such detailed information to hand out to the authorities, but frankly Im not going to let paranoia govern the life of my family, especially since Im trying to bring my children up as confident independant individuals, not paranoid basket cases. Quote
+Snosrap Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 hm, I think this is a step way to close to paranoia, if you are really that concerned why not put them on a leash or electronically tag them. Child dissapearances are such a rarety and usually always down to very unexpected circumstances... sure after the fact we would all wish we had such detailed information to hand out to the authorities, but frankly Im not going to let paranoia govern the life of my family, especially since Im trying to bring my children up as confident independant individuals, not paranoid basket cases. I fully agree with you Phoenix, and I always try to give my kids a proper sense of proportion. It seems crazy to me that we don't let our children play with their friends in the local park, but will happily buy our seventeen year old a powerful car for his/her birthday. However, I know that where our families are concerned many people believe they cannot be too careful and will do whatever is necessary to protect them, even if that protection is way out of proportion to the actual risk. So if someone want to follow Globetrotter's example that is entirely their choice and I would never think to tell them otherwise. Quote
+kbootb Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 I like to have a current photo of my daughter, so on the rare occasions she does come home I recognise her Quote
Sparticus Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 Did you know you can actually buy (Ithink) a wrist watch sized tracker which allows you to see where the wearer is at all times. I read about it about 4 months ago. It was in the USA so not sure if it's commercially available at this time. I'm not saying if you've paranoid traits you need to get one because I have two daugthers and would hate to think of anything bad happening to them. I think a few precations never hurt anyone. Quote
+Kitty Hawk Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 Garmin do this, an integrated 2 way radio and GPS that would enable you to speak to your child and find thier position, maybe avoiding the fuss of involving the emergency services. Also, nicely disguising protectionism as gadgetism if you want to protect your child from protectionism. Quote
+Pengy&Tigger Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 I find painting them fluorencent bright yellow, and attaching several helium weather balloons does the trick. Easy to locate in a crowd, or in long grass. Pengy Quote
NickPick Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 I usually find that mine make enough noise to be located by ear Quote
+Team S-J Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 Please no. I have a 9 year old and 5 year old and would never think of taking a picture of them everytime I go out. That's really being too protective. On a slightly similar noteI had an email from a coleague with a clever idea from the Ambulance Service. It was to add a contact in your phone that is listed under ICE (In Case of Emergency) if there are more them ICE2 ICE3 etc. If you are unable to communicate with any emergency personnel then they can look through your phone and contact someone. Seems like a sensible idea. Just make sure it's listed in the I's. Quote
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