There are a multitude of problems with the use of tracking apps, but the most glaring issue is the damage they do to child-parent dynamics. Constant monitoring has shown to damage parent and teen relationships while simultaneously causing harm to the child's development.

Why parents shouldn't track your location?

Tracking their child's whereabouts is a huge violation of privacy. What's more, it's one that some parents might abuse, and use to limit their child's freedom. This feeling of being watched all the time is bound to have a negative impact on young people.

Why is Life360 bad?

Parents can use Life360 to track their teen's location in real time. ... That's because Life360, a location-sharing app aimed at families, is apparently ruining the lives of teenagers all across the United States. The service allows parents to track their kids' whereabouts in real time, among other features.