News, Advice, and Tips for Parenting Teenagers

SafeCo is preparing to launch a new program called "Teensurance", meant to help parents monitor the driving habits of their teenagers. The program consists of a GPS device that can be installed in a car to record information. Parents can then monitor the information on line.

"The service, for $15 per month, gives drivers 24/7 roadside assistance, and lets parents set speed limits and 'safe driving zones,' and use curfew reminders."

If a driver goes over the speed limit or leaves a designated safety zone, an alert is sent via text message or email. SafeCo Vice President Jim Havens said they developed Teensurance in response to parental concerns over teenagers' initial driving period. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car crashes are the number one cause of death among U.S. teenagers. Read more at StatesmanJournal.com.

Mention the term "teenage drug addiction" to any parent and you'll see a look of concern cross their face. Lear more at Adolescent-Substance-Abuse.com.

Labels: driving, safety

Posted By: Aspen Education Group