According to Ahmed, GPS trackers for kids are rarely needed and should only be considered in special circumstances. “It generally depends on how often you move about,” Ahmed says. “But in most situations, I don’t think there is ever a need to monitor your kid’s location.” Lindly agrees, noting that the consequences (more below) of a tracker frequently outweigh the potential benefits. “The necessity of monitoring children depends on a lot of things like the age of the child, the activity they are participating in, the location, their cognitive ability, and more,” she explains.