Gone Out - Later Folks

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Where's my teen? With this app, they'll let you know.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Gone Out -- Later Folks gives kids an easy, modern way to let their parents or friends know where they're going, how they're going to get there, and when they'll be home, but there could be some privacy concerns if used with Facebook or Twitter. Through an easy "fill in the blank" interface, Google Maps, GPS, calendar, and camera feature, it's easy for tweens, teens, and young adults to enjoy some freedom while still reassuring parents they're being responsible -- and know to be home on an agreed upon time.

  • Ease of use5
    The app is very easy to use. There are prompts for each step in the creation of an outing, from the time leaving and method of transport to a checklist of important stuff to bring and what time the parent can expect the tween/teen to arrive home.
  • Violence0
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  • Sex0
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  • Language0
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  • Consumerism0
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  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety2
    Some privacy and safety concerns, especially if the tween/teen is posting outings to Facebook or Twitter. We do not recommend that kids post their location on social networks or publicly. When this app is used with family members only, it can be used safely.
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If used properly and consistently, GONE OUT -- LATER FOLKS may be a fantastic tool for tweens, teens, and young adults to communicate the wheres, whens, and with whoms of their daily comings and goings with their parents and still feel a sense of growing freedom. Be aware, however, that posting outings to Facebook or Twitter, if those social networking sites aren't being used with appropriate privacy settings, could carry potential privacy concerns. Read Common Sense Media's take on teens, location apps, and social networking.

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This review was written by Dana Villamagna

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This review was written by Dana Villamagna
Category:Navigation
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$1.99
Size:0.80 MB
Publisher:LBS Wireless
Version:1.0
Release date:January 23, 2010
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.0 or later
This review was written by Dana Villamagna

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