So now that our kids are a bit older (9 and 6) we're looking for a way to give them more freedom/responsibility to roam around more by themselves, but in a way that we can still keep track of them if need be, and have a way for them to contact us. I don't want to just give them a smart phone, as I don't want them having access to the internet, social media, games, apps etc. I basically just want something that works as a GPS tracker and a basic phone.
Looking online I found these kids watches from Gabb and
Spacetalk, that basically do this (although Gabb is only US based).
Any parents here have experience with devices like this? Or any other suggestions (since these are somewhat pricey)?