Best watch and phone combo for teenage kids: Parents rave about “awesome” device with GPS tracking

“When can I get a phone?”

The thorny question may arise as early as mid-elementary school, but research shows that handing kids your own phone can lead to all sorts of problems, and many parents want to hang on for as long as possible.

But there are problems with this approach too.

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As children grow up, so does their need for independence.

And if they take the school bus or walk the few streets to soccer practice, it’s important that mom or dad can easily drop by.

The Spacetalk Adventurer 2 is a watch and phone in one. Credit: Tim Nash/deliveredThe new Spacetalk Adventurer 2 has a video call function. Credit: Tim Nash/delivered

This is where Spacetalk’s products come into play.

Specially designed to give your child the freedom to explore with confidence, the devices combine a simple watch with smartphone capabilities.

The most recent launch, the Adventurer 2, offers video calls, voice calls and SMS, GPS location tracking and emergency SOS – all in one wearable watch.

What it doesn’t have are plus points for phone-shy parents.

There’s no social media or web browser, so your kids can contact you and a list of pre-approved other numbers — but no one else.

Like its other products, the Adventurer 2 has a school mode and will switch to a regular clock during school hours so you won’t be distracted.

Other features include durable Gorilla Glass and water resistance for active kids. For fashion-conscious people there is also a choice of nine different colored watch straps!

There are 9 different colored watch straps to choose from for the Adventurer 2. Credit: IncludedEducation expert Dr. Justin Coulson has a Spacetalk watch for his teenager. Photo credit: Instagram

Education expert Dr. Justin Coulson endorses Spacetalk watches and says his baby daughter loves hers

“67 percent of parents want to stop by their children when they are out,” he says in an Instagram video.

“But we don’t want to give our kids smartphones because they’re small and smartphones are big and expensive. All sorts of risks are associated with this. social media and cyberbullying and all the drama that comes with smartphones. That’s where the Spacetalk Adventurer comes in and why we have one for our teen.”

Other parents are also impressed with the Spacetalk ethos and many also praise the company’s service.

“A fantastic product,” reported one parent.

“This watch is a great solution to a thorny issue with our 11 year old as many children wished for more independence which nowadays requires a certain level of communication. Spacetalk’s product is the solution. It’s well thought out, user friendly and well made.”

“Fits well to our needs. Controlled phone numbers, no internet to lure young people, block spam, enough gadgets to make kids look/feel cool like reminder alarms, calculators, weather etc,” said another.

Parents report that they love being able to give their children independence without the stress. Photo credit: InstagramAt school, the Adventurer 2 can switch to a mode that means it’s simply a watch. Credit: Tim Nash/delivered

And not only the parents are happy. They also report that their children are also happy with the Spacetalk products.

“Awesome watch/phone for 12/13 year olds who don’t want a phone,” said one.

“Reliable, easy to manage, a way to stay connected without having to worry about getting it out, leaving it somewhere, dropping it, or having their ‘face in it’ all the time.”

“My daughter loves it,” said another.

“She can easily reach us after school so we can pick her up if her parents are stuck in traffic etc. And when she’s out with friends she loves being easy to reach us.”

Adventurer 2 requires a SIM card with voice, text, and data plans to stay connected. A SIM card is included with every purchase, and plans start at $13.75 per month. The app is free if you use the included SIM card. If you use a third-party SIM card, some fees will apply.

For more information or to purchase the latest Adventurer model, click here.

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