<p>Anyone like this idea? (Probably developed by a BS parent.)</p>
<p>I'm afraid CK would find a way to disable this before I could make the first call.</p>
<p>I don’t like the idea. I LOVE it. :D</p>
<p>I already tried to buy this, but it’s only available on Android-- my kids have iphones. </p>
<p>So being DETERMINED, I tried to get my brother to write an iphone version, but he says the specs don’t comply w apple’s app policy. Maybe santa will bring kids an android phone for xmas…</p>
<p>Right now, in my first week of empty-nest-dom…I need an app to keep me from calling my kids! </p>
<p>Of course, if you are a really “mean mom (or dad)” like I am , you can always log onto ATT and shut off all service temporarily until they call… but they only do it to freak out on you because everyone knows you can’t live 30 seconds without a way to text and check Instagram… oh, yes: and text your parents one syllable updates (e.g. “K”, “ya” and maybe “kk”).</p>
<p>@sevendad - empty nestdom can definitely be tough! Think how much fun Thanksgiving will be!</p>
<p>I just want to chime and just say, while app like these could benefit parents, the nag factor would definitely make me not like it (and probably give the app makers a low rating). It would also make conversations with my parents, which I enjoy, seem like a chore. Besides, at least personally, I have a really good relationship with my parents so I would actually feel bad if I pressed the “ignore” button. </p>
<p>Just my 2 cents :)</p>
<p>@laurenlucelucca: I didn’t know there was an “ignore” button. I think the complaint here is kids not answering when they see mom’s or dad’s call coming in and, even though they COULD answer, letting the call go to v-mail instead. We understand that there are times when kids just can’t pick up (in class, during sports practice, study hours, etc.) and hopefully parents aren’t trying to call during those times, but habitual non-answering during “available” times is not acceptable. For parents who have kids who do this habitually, disabling the phone seems like a perfect way to emphasize to the offender just what the phone is for and who is paying for the service.</p>
<p>The only “low rating” that counts with app makers is lack of sales. I have a feeling that this app will have its audience. </p>
<p>When my middle school daughter lost her phone last year, I went to the iphone app for finding phones and I could see that my BS daughter’s phone, a 4 hour drive away from home, was in English class. So glad this technology didn’t exist when I was sneaking off to day student parties back in the day! For parents who suspect their kids may be “golfing” after midnight, this app might come in handy. bwah ha ha …</p>