介绍:
Sharon Standifird, a Houston mother and military veteran, has created an app after her son-- Bradley didn't pick up the phone when she called.
After a few months of designing the application and then meeting with a developer, the result was a brand new app named "Ignore No More".
The "Ignore No More" app gives parents the ability to take control of their children's smartphones when they believe their calls and texts are being ignored.
(today/soundbites/0820 appmom)
"As a parent, all I have to do is touch the app, tab his name, to log on Bradley's device and enter at least 4 digital code. And now I am gonna press lock Bradley's phone. If you watch Bradley's phone , it is going to go blank. Bradley needs to call me, because I am the person that has the unlock password."
The ability to call 911 will remain intact on the phone, according to its description.
And with a single tap, they are provided with a list of contacts they can call to get the password to unlock the phone.
Her son is obviously not a big fan:
(Today/soundbites/0820 appson)
"I thought it was a good idea, but for other people, not me,"
Ignore No More is now available only for Android phones.
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JM said on abcnews.com that
The implication seems to be "answer your phone when Mom calls no matter what, or punishment will be severe." I'm just suggesting that there are times (while driving, in the movies, in school) where answering the phone is the wrong thing to do.
Jade also on abcnews.com replies,
I wouldn't see this as punishment. I used to take my daughter's phone when she didn't reply my call as punishment. Now I just need to download the app. It is easier for parents to keep in touch with their children. The mom is so cool, the children should learn to respect their parents and don't mess up with your parents.
Fran agrees on dailymail.co.uk that,
Can she also do one that will shut down the Xbox when it's meal time !!! And I think it is a great idea to install this app. I am always worried about my children when they didn't pick up the phone or fail to reply the text especially when it is very late and they need to come back home. And most of the time, I will allow them to spend more time with their friends if they told me where are they. I just need to make sure they are safe outside.
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Boom said on independent.co.uk that
This might be a good idea for troubled teens, however for most it is controlling and an overstep of boundaries. If you have to do this to your children you have trust issues and I suggest you take a long hard look at the relationship you have with your children.
KatG said on buzzfeed.com that,
This is not a controlling mom, she is a mom. This generation feels so entitled to everything. Gadgets, games, gaming systems, wifi, the list is endless. Yet none if you every stop to realized you would have none of that without your parents. Just pick up the phone, how difficult is that?
Caty said on dailymail.co.uk that,
While I don't think children should routinely ignore calls from parents, at the same time I don't think parents should have such control over their kids. They have to learn to be responsible themselves, so explain to your child that when you don't get a response it makes parents worry, so they should send a text or call back when they get chance.
