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Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?

Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?
NPR News Monday 15 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Allison Aubrey 1 min read
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A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.

A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.

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