Topic: Parents monitoring teenagers drving via a black box

Doody · December 17th, 2005

I remember a story on this a few months ago. I guess there is back box designed for cars. The device can monitor speeds and distances. The more advanced ones have a GPS. Some people want one in all cars to use in the event of accidents. Parents think of it as a good way to keep tabs on their teenager's driving habits. Read more below

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...14/wbox14.xml&

Anyways, how do people feel about this. Should parents moritor teenage driving habits via a black box? This poll is divided into 2 age groups; 17 and under and 18 and older. Please vote according to your age group.

Chief Bones · December 17th, 2005

In this age of drugs, booze, sex and Aids parents need to start acting like PARENTS. If there is a tool that makes this job just a little bit easier that does not hinder the childrens ability to still carry out responsible pursuits - why not?

Parents would be able to make spotchecks to assure themselves that their children are not up to mischief without having to embarass the children just by downloading a "dump" from the little black box.

Children would know that their parents really care what is happening in their children's lives.

I suppose that there WILL be those that will oppose this technology because they will view it as an invasion of privacy.

I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE.

Far too many people have lost site of one basic FACT of life. Children are children NOT adults. As such, it is a parents' responsibility to raise their children and to protect them to the best of their abilities until such time as the child becomes an adult and leaves the nest.

bulldogg · December 17th, 2005

I second that motion Chief.

tomtom22 · December 18th, 2005

Sure, why not? If technology allows such a thing, then lets give parents all the tools that can help them in doing a difficult job. To those who say it's an invasion of privacy, I say that right comes when you are an adult, until then you are the responsibility of your parents.

USAFBoy · December 19th, 2005

Hell yeah!

Bory · December 19th, 2005

My parents don't need it. They can tell somehow I've done something wrong just by looking at me or by being in the same room as me. It really freaks me out

bulldogg · December 20th, 2005

Wanna play Texas Hold Em Bory??

Chief Bones · December 20th, 2005

Hey Buldogg I want in on this one - he'd be a pushover. heeheehee

mzspaztastic · December 21st, 2005

a lot of teens are opposed to this because it "invades privacy". the fact is, if you're under 18, tough luck. you're lucky your parents want to make sure you're okay. and honestly, the parents investing in it probably know it's necessary. so, dont put your parents in a position to need one, and if you do, you'll figure out the positive impact in a few years. i'm 23 now, and i can fully admit my parents knew what was right. i also understand the phrase, "it's your friends i don't trust, not you".

Bory · December 21st, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldogg

Wanna play Texas Hold Em Bory??

Yeah, I've got a hopless poker face

View Poll Results :Should parents monitor teenage driving habits via a black box?
Yes (<18 )	12	52.17%
No (<18 )	4	17.39%
not sure (<18 )	0	0%
Yes (18+)	6	26.09%
No (18+)	1	4.35%
not sure (18+)	0	0%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

December 17th, 2005	Post 1
Doody Milforum Moderator	Post; Parents monitoring teenagers drving via a black box I remember a story on this a few months ago. I guess there is back box designed for cars. The device can monitor speeds and distances. The more advanced ones have a GPS. Some people want one in all cars to use in the event of accidents. Parents think of it as a good way to keep tabs on their teenager's driving habits. Read more below http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...14/wbox14.xml& Anyways, how do people feel about this. Should parents moritor teenage driving habits via a black box? This poll is divided into 2 age groups; 17 and under and 18 and older. Please vote according to your age group. __________________ "The best form of taking care of troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties." Erwin Rommel

December 17th, 2005	Post 2
Chief Bones Forums Grumpy Old Man Gear	Post; Parents need to be PARENTS. In this age of drugs, booze, sex and Aids parents need to start acting like PARENTS. If there is a tool that makes this job just a little bit easier that does not hinder the childrens ability to still carry out responsible pursuits - *why not?* Parents would be able to make spotchecks to assure themselves that their children are not up to mischief without having to embarass the children just by downloading a "dump" from the little black box. Children would know that their parents really care what is happening in their children's lives. I suppose that there WILL be those that will oppose this technology because they will view it as an invasion of privacy. *I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE.* Far too many people have lost site of one basic *FACT* of life. Children are children NOT adults. As such, it is a parents' responsibility to raise their children and to protect them to the best of their abilities until such time as the child becomes an adult and leaves the nest. __________________ Fair winds and following seas > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < and long may your big jib draw. *-W.R.B. (Chief Bones) FCC(SW) USN(RET)-*

December 17th, 2005	Post 3
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	I second that motion Chief. __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck

December 18th, 2005	Post 4
tomtom22 Chief Engineer Gear	Sure, why not? If technology allows such a thing, then lets give parents all the tools that can help them in doing a difficult job. To those who say it's an invasion of privacy, I say that right comes when you are an adult, until then you are the responsibility of your parents. __________________ "It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle." - Norman Schwarskopf, Commander of Desert Storm Operations

December 19th, 2005	Post 5
USAFBoy Centurion	Hell yeah! __________________ this is me FULLMETALJACKET ,MightyMacbeth,rotc boy, C/2nd Lt Robot,MilldarUMSC And Navyboy ( me right now )

December 19th, 2005	Post 6
Bory Centurion	My parents don't need it. They can tell somehow I've done something wrong just by looking at me or by being in the same room as me. It really freaks me out __________________ "Even if I wished to surrender to you - and I don't - I am commanding Australian's who would cut my throat if I accepted your Terms" Colonel C Hore, Siege of Elands River, 1900 If You want to See the Future, Read a History Book

December 20th, 2005	Post 7
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	Wanna play Texas Hold Em Bory??

December 20th, 2005	Post 8
Chief Bones Forums Grumpy Old Man Gear	Hey Buldogg I want in on this one - he'd be a pushover. heeheehee

December 21st, 2005	Post 9
mzspaztastic Optio	a lot of teens are opposed to this because it "invades privacy". the fact is, if you're under 18, tough luck. you're lucky your parents want to make sure you're okay. and honestly, the parents investing in it probably know it's necessary. so, dont put your parents in a position to need one, and if you do, you'll figure out the positive impact in a few years. i'm 23 now, and i can fully admit my parents knew what was right. i also understand the phrase, "it's your friends i don't trust, not you".

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