Parents
always worry more than their children in college about safety and security. One
way a caring parent can provide an added layer of protection while their child
is way at school is by providing a landline for emergencies.
The
world we live in is fraught with dangers. Though we cannot shield our children
from all hazards, the availability of a landline safeguards a student. They are
anchors to the real world, sure connections to loved ones, and, perhaps most
significantly, assist first responders in emergency situations.
As
young adults leave home and transform into the adult they choose to become, a
landline can be a “home base” to which the student can return and reenergize. A
landline gives a sense of being connected even when the student needs to unplug
from the whirlwind of modern social media.
Landlines
provide a stable and secure access point to friends and loved ones, providing a
connection that is not susceptible to dead batteries or “out of service”
messages. Parents can encourage their children to pass along important messages
in person or on a recording without the fear that their child will simply press
“ignore” and the opportunity will be lost.
One
of the surest protections is that a landline will more effectively interact
with local officials and emergency responders in case of emergency. Wireless
phones are, by their nature, mobile. Operators for 911 rarely receive accurate
location information from cellphones; this is especially true in metropolitan
areas where jurisdictions overlap. Precious time could be lost explaining your
loved ones whereabouts. And what might be the result if your child is badly
hurt and unable to speak? Landline addresses pop up immediately on a 911
operator’s screen, providing an added layer of protection for your child. To
ensure your college age student’s safety and security and to save money on your
long distance service, contact National Access Long Distance.
