What do you think when you see parents and their child is in...?

Question

In a leash. Are the parents that irresponsible that they have to put their child in a leash like a dog; because they can’t keep in eye on their own child. This is my opinion, what’s yours.

Answer 1

I support your opinion 100%. What ever happened to parents being the got dam PARENT!! My son knows better than to be out of my sight at the store even for a hot second. I would never put my kid on a restraint so I can eat my soft pretzel while I talk on my cell phone and shop because I can't do all that and keep an eye on Jr. at the same time. Good old fashion disipline the very first time your child decides to run and hide in a store is all you need to keep them in check.

Answer 2

I hate it when I see a child on a leash. They are children not dogs only dogs are meant to be on a leash. Someone got me a leash when I was pregnant and I gave it back and said sorry you must have given me the wrong gift because leashes are for dogs not children.

I have 4 kids and all of them are pretty close in age oldest is 6 and baby is 10 months.So I know how crazy it can get with them in public places, My 3 year old loves to run around the store and I won't let her. parents just need to stick there foot down in stead of taking the easy way out and putting a leash on there child I would NEVER put one of those things on them no matter how crazy they are.It is not hard to keep an eye on a child SHOOT! I have 4 kids and I can do it. Some people are just lazy I guess.

Answer 3

I use to go against the children being in a harness with a leash attached until it saved a child one day in front of me.They were standing on the curb to walk across and the kid takes off but the mom yanks him back just as a car sped by.She saved him and I just stood there in shock because I didn't even notice the leash until after the incident.Some kids are strong willed and no matter how good the parent is they are going to do things that may harm themselves.I say if a child can be safe by any means then go for it.At least that day I didn't have to witness this child being struck down by a car.Oh and for those that state holding hands can do the same thing she was holding his hand but he jerked it free.

Answer 4

As a mother of 5, one with ADHD, and little ones that like to run around, sometimes I would love to put a child leash on them. I have to do the grocery shopping by myself, and with 5 kids, that's hard to always keep track of where they are. I won't use a leash on my kids, instead I have a rule that they are to stay next to the basket at all times. My oldest is ten, and rarely do i let him wander too far. I'm very over protective of my kids anywhere though, that's just me.

Answer 5

I think it is the parents decision. When my son started walking and no longer wanted to ride in a cart, I actually considered getting him one of the ELMO harness/leash things....because he could run away from me so fast I was scared I would lose him. I wouldn't say the parent is irresponsible, but toddlers are quick, and in a busy store they can hide under clothing racks and in dressing rooms...it's scary for a parent.

Answer 6

I had my child on a 'leash' (a harness) when she was 1½ til she was 2½. I saw nothing wrong with it then, and I see nothing wrong with it now. I didn't put her on a leash and tie her to a tree and walk away, so I wouldn't have to 'keep my eye on her'.I put her in a harness with a lead so she could enjoy walking around the mall or where ever we were just like everyone else without me having to worry about her running away to explore something that caught her eye all the sudden, and without stifling her by locking her in her stroller all day. I think it's a lot more sad to see a toddler screaming because they're trapped in their stroller and not allowed to exercise their new walking skills or running around alone because their mother thought they can get them to stand still in place for any length of time by just telling them to at such a young age. It's apparent by your question that you don't have children at all and you have absolutely no education on setting age appropriate expectations on children. There are many good books available at the library that can help you learn a lot more on this subject. Good luck!

Answer 7

i can not see putting a child on a leash. that is treating your child like a dog. years ago leashes were never heard of and the mothers got a long just fine without them.

Answer 8

Do you have any children?????
My son has a "leash" as did both of my girls when they were little. It has nothing to do with being irresponsible or not wanting to watch my son. It has everything to do with the fact that he loves to run and thinks it is funny to hide. Trying to struggle to hold his hand constantly only causes whining on his part and frustration on mine. I click his harness around his torso, clip the other end to my jeans, and I know for a fact that I will always know exactly where he is. You may say whatever you like, but know what? I will never have to watch my sons amber alert on the TV because he took off running and disappeared. Kids can take off and be out of sight in seconds. I would much rather have my little leash and piece of mind than have my son kidnapped, run over by a car, drown in a lake, or anything else. Any parent in the world knows no matter how hard you try you CANNOT watch your child every single second.

So do not judge others.

Answer 9

To me i think it helps to have a child on a leash at a young age so you know you have got control of them because some children go wild when there out and you dont wanna see your child getting killed

Answer 10

I think it's nuts. I had a newborn and a year old and I was young. I didn't need a leash to keep up with my kids. I hate those things.