I understand why people would want to put chips in their animals, being a dog lover myself - I always want to know where my pet is. I am not a parent, but I know the bond to your child would be even stronger. I understand that in the off chance that someone's child goes missing for whatever reason, the parents should have the right to know where their child is. When children are younger they are unaware of their surroundings and it is very easy for anything to happen. There are always technology glitches, and risks can come from that. Other people, people you may not want to have knowing, may cross paths with the GPS system and can find out where your child may be. That could cause major threats to the child's life.
As a teenager, I would NEVER want my parents to insert a chip into me. I have always been honest with my parents, but that doesn't mean they should know my whereabouts every minute of every day. I am responsible enough and I should be allowed that privacy.
If Congress were to pass a law that children under the age of 5 needed chips inserted inside of them, I am not sure whether or not I am opposed. I can see both sides of the argument. It can help protect our children, because when they are younger, we need to know their whereabouts. But I would want to know further research - whether or not there would be any implications, any side effects, what if the chip somehow infected them? It is not exactly natural to have a computer chip inside your body so I would want to know exactly how that would affect it.
As the argument for GPS shoes goes, I agree with that. People have the ability to consent to wearing them. It is not at all implementing their privacy because they have agreed to it, and it would make their family feel better off in the long run. GPS shoes would be a great idea all around.
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