[otterley]

> Suppose my child has absconded, ie gone off without telling me where they're going, I'm about to start my shift at work. Do I miss work and try and find them, or do I use this app and "force" them to respond indicating they're safe & well?

I think what the parent is trying to suggest is that you go to work and not try to find them. If they're old enough not to require constant supervision, they'll come around.

[true_religion]

What if you just need to talk to them, and you know they're blatantly ignoring you for no good reason?

[otterley]

What would you do if you faced this situation with an adult?

People of all ages -- children and adults -- respond to incentives. Incent them to talk to you and they'll do it.

[JoeAltmaier]

Fire them. Divorce them. Hire a private detective.

But this product is for kids, and the rules are different.