I think it's horrible and it just shows that the kids can not be handled in public and you need to have them on a dog leash and the kid will not obviously listen to their parents....my kids are now 8 yrs old and an almost 1 year old and they have never used one!!!!! My 1 year old sits in the cart at the store and he will continue to do so until he wants to walk beside me and hold onto the cart or my hand...He is a good boy and it is because i disclipine him even at one years old. He gets a light spanking...He knows right from wrong cause when he is about to do something bad, he will look at me first....It's the parents lack of disclipine why kids are so out of control these days that their parents have to resort to a leash
2007-01-22 09:50:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Ya know, I find it interesting why in the hell anyone cares whether others use a harness on their children.
I have 5 children. The youngest two are twins and are 17 months old. I never used the harness for the older ones. They were content riding in the stroller or holding hands. The twins however are NOT. They scream and cry but are happy to be walking. Now, unless you or someone else can point me in the direction of a miracle drug that would grow me 5 hands, then I will continue using their harness.
Laziness is letting your kid run around the store and not give a damn. Or let them run into traffic. Should I just let them go and walk and hope and pray that they don't all scatter in opposite directions? A loving parent will do what it takes to protect their children. A lazy parent doesn't care.
So before you or anyone else crucify someone for using a SAFETY device, sweep your own step before standing on mine.
2007-01-22 17:51:36
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answered by zinntwinnies 6
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I don't use one but I don't see anything wrong with it. When a baby first learns to walk he wants to get down and walk all of the time and it is really hard to keep them from running off. I think it allows the toddler to feel like they have their freedom to roam and lets the parent feel like they wont suddenly run off in the street or something.
If I am 5'5" it is kinda hard to hold a 1 year old's hand and walk, unless I bend down a little. They won't let you pick them up either, they fight and squirm until you let them down. I just use a stroller though, I don't use a leash.
2007-01-22 17:43:20
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answered by Roni 5
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Obviously you don't have kids, if you did would may understand. In the case of my child, he wears a little teddy bear back pack that has a "tail" attached that I hold on to. The reason for this is that is refuses to stay in his stroller, he is quite clever & can undo whatever restraints I use and he doesn't enjoy being carried or constantly having his hand held. This way he gets a bit of freedom to walk by himself and I have the assurance that he will not get lost in the crowds. It really bugs me when people who don't even have kids make comparisons to "walking a dog". My son enjoys this method and I am sorry but I'd rather do this than risk losing him ANY day.
2007-01-22 18:57:12
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answered by QueenofSummertime 6
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No kids are not dogs or animals but if a child doesn't want to be in the stroller or is too big for the stroller and you are in a crowded place, a baby harness is good to use.
We have a pink one for my 2y/o.
Sometimes she wants to walk rather than be held, and there have been times while walking where she wants to be independant and walk alone.
Well, in a crowded place, that's not a good idea, so yes, i will put the harness on my child, to keep her close to me and prevent some sick assh0le pervert from snatching her!
No she doesn't like the stroller, no i won't force her! So i don't think a harness is bad when you are protecting your child and allowing them freedom to walk at the same time.
2007-01-22 17:54:36
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answered by Kat 6
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Think about it.
Why does a pet owner keep a dog on a leash while out walking? It is NOT an insult to have a kid on a leash and parents do it for the same reason that a pet owner does....to keep them close for their safety!!!
Seems like we care more for pets then we do our own children by NOT hooking a security line to them.
Why should it matter how it looks....big deal.
I see no reason why it should be viewed as being wrong.
2007-01-22 21:17:32
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answered by kana121569 6
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1) the only reason you people say "leashes are for pets" is cuz you've been conditioned by society to see leashes have only that one use (which, by the way y'all sound, it's so lowly to be a pet on a leash)
2) it doesnt mean the child is misbehaved, it doesnt mean the parents cant control their kids. you ever think maybe the parent does it so the child wont be kidnapped? i mean lets face it, NO parent can watch their child every second that they're out. the leash allows the parent to talk with whomever or shop for what they need and allows the child a little freedom so they're not throwing a fit about being bored.
3) there are plenty of PETS that can be called on command, but they're still forced to be leashed cuz theres always the chance they could run off. same with kids, parents may have disciplined children, but they are CHILDREN, they're curious, questioning, get bored easily, run off not thinking they're doing anything bad.
4) some kids are so undisciplined that they need it and granted it may be the parents fault, but you cant just say "leashes are horrible and if a parent has to use them, then that person shouldnt be a parent." true, they probably shouldnt be, but they ARE. its just an easier more convenient way to control children.
2007-01-22 18:03:34
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answered by fear of the dark 5
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Take a three year old through the china and crystal section of an upscale store. By the time you get through there, your nerves are shot, my friend.
I don't see anything wrong with it. It can save the kid's life. Three year olds are not known for their adult reasoning skills or their consistency in doing what they are told. You can scream at the top of your lungs for the kid not to run out into the street, but the child will do it anyway. If it has a leash on, you control it.
2007-01-22 18:19:36
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answered by kelly24592 5
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When I was little I was put on two leashes because I hated being in strollers and loved to run away from my parents. The first leash was on velcro, and legend has it, I used to unvelcro it from my wrist and velcro it to clothing stands. The second was a real leash and apparently I loved it. It let me run around without running away and I wouldn't cry because I was stuck in a carriage or in my parents arms.
I think it is fine as long as you aren't trying to drag your kid on the leash or anything....
2007-01-22 18:01:53
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answered by bpbjess 5
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I use to think the same thing BUT......As the mother of an energetic 2 year old who loves to walk and not be contained in a stroller, The leashes and wonerful, my daughter prefers the leash to a stroler plus if your child is on a leash and you take your eyes off her(or him) for two seconds and someone decides to kidnap your child you will know. I give props to all parents who use leashes for their children.
2007-01-22 18:55:48
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answered by krissykay85 1
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I don't use one, but I don't have a problem with them either. My husband hates them for the same reason you do. My opinion is to do whatever is safer. We have a lot of things to aide us in caring for our kids. You can bottle feed instead of breast feeding, but that doesn't mean you should prop it up and walk away. We have baby gates to keep them in a safe area, but that doesn't mean we should trap them in and take a nap. The best safety measure is being focused on the child and watching for potential hazards. If this leash thingy (whatever you call it) helps you do that, then by all means, use it. But if you begin to depend on it, instead of just paying attention to what your child is doing, then don't use it. It may look weird, but if it protects your child from hurting themselves or being kidnapped in a second, be weird!
2007-01-22 17:50:38
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answered by Concerned Mom 2
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