The Deb Hutton Show Are you tracking your kids via an app? Should you be?
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Dec 30, 2025 Dr. Mitch Shulman, Chief Medical Analyst at Newstalk 1010, dives into the intriguing world of modern parenting and health. He discusses a heartwarming incident where a father used tracking technology to rescue his daughter. The conversation shifts to the ethics of tracking kids, weighing privacy against safety. On a lighter note, Dr. Shulman shares insights about dark chocolate, explaining its health benefits, and emphasizes the importance of moderation in diet. He also offers practical New Year's health resolutions that focus on balanced living.
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Phone Tracking Helped Rescue A Teen
- A Montgomery County father used his daughter's phone tracking to find her in a maroon pickup and rescue her from a partially naked stranger.
- Mark Towhey and Carmi Levy emphasize that tracking saved the 15-year-old and likely prevented a worse outcome.
Talk With Your Family Before Tracking
- Have an open family conversation before using tracking apps and set clear expectations about when and why they'll be used.
- Carmi Levy and Mark Towhey recommend transparency to avoid covert tracking and preserve trust.
Location Sharing Is Double-Edged
- Location sharing is becoming normalized through apps, which both aids rescue and increases vulnerability.
- Mark Towhey frames location data as a double-edged technology that can help or harm depending on who knows it.