Phone App Forces Kids To Respond To Parents’ Texts
A father in England had enough of his 13 year-old son not replying to texts he was sending him. So Dad created an app. It’s called ReplyASAP and it forces…
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A father in England had enough of his 13 year-old son not replying to texts he was sending him. So Dad created an app. It's called ReplyASAP and it forces the recipient to respond. Once a text is received, an alarm goes off even if the phone is on silent. Then the child has to respond and if he or she hits cancel instead, the parent is notified.
What a great idea! As much as kids being on their phones too much can annoy parents, it's nice when technology can work to keep kids safe and let parents know where they are and what they're up to.
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Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.
