Keep track of your kids via cellular phones

Dec 31 2003 - 01:00 PM ET | Unique
A new service called ChildLocate aims to provide location based services for parents worried about their kids. Although the sercice is only available in the U.K. right now, it will expand into other Euro markets within the next 6 months. bq. " Parents with computers can go to the ChildLocate portal where, after entering their password, they can tap in the phone number of their child's phone and view a map showing the child's location within 25 seconds. Those preferring to use their mobile phones can send a text message via SMS with the name of their child and password and receive a response per SMS."