ratherbeinwdw
Well-Known Member
I agree. I only have two, and they are 17 1/2 years apart.God bless your mother.
I agree. I only have two, and they are 17 1/2 years apart.God bless your mother.
But I see people say things about using leashes on their dog and not their kids. I guess I just don't see why we'd keep our dogs safer and more protected then our children (if you know you're child is prone to disappearing acts.).
I'm for the leash..Now don't everyone freakout!!
I have 3 kids 2 of which were perfectly fine without the "leash" but one that just like to do their own thing, wanted to explore and didn't want to hold my hand. Now since I raised all my kids within a few years apart I'm going to say it had nothing to do with lazy or bad parenting. So when I see that parent with their "leashed" toddler who both seem to be having a good time I give them a smile to let them know that I understand.![]()
The only time I've ever seen anyone use it, the parent has usually been holding the childs hand, as well as the cord/handle or whatever it's called. lol. I dont think I've seen a kid just walking with the parent using it LIKE a leash. (It wouldn't change my opinion if I did see that though), but I definitely dont agree with a parent pulling or tugging on their children using it.Kiddie leashes make me so sad. I get the purpose, but they just look so uncomfortable for the kids that are wearing them, especially when they look like they get whiplash when trying to pull away from it! I'm one of 4 kids that were really closely spaced age-wise, and my parents DRILLED safety into us before we went anywhere. I knew I'd be in BIG trouble if I ran away, so I didn't. It's that simple. I'm a teacher now, and it's amazing how giving clear directions with clear consequences make all the difference in the world.
I'm for the leash..Now don't everyone freakout!!
I have 3 kids 2 of which were perfectly fine without the "leash" but one that just like to do their own thing, wanted to explore and didn't want to hold my hand. Now since I raised all my kids within a few years apart I'm going to say it had nothing to do with lazy or bad parenting. So when I see that parent with their "leashed" toddler who both seem to be having a good time I give them a smile to let them know that I understand.![]()
A toddler is one thing. I've seen seven or eight year olds on leashes. Poor kids. They looked so embarrassed.
A toddler is one thing. I've seen seven or eight year olds on leashes. Poor kids. They looked so embarrassed.
Say whhhhhat? Thats crazy. I've never seen a kid that age wearing one. Unless maybe a medical reasoning (Autism/Aspergers/Deaf)A toddler is one thing. I've seen seven or eight year olds on leashes. Poor kids. They looked so embarrassed.
I think the kid should have freedom, but you don't want to lose them. Thus, the key is to reduce the maximum velocity the child can obtain. That is why I am marketing kid sized ankle shackles -
![]()
I'll eventually have whimsical designs and characters for each ankle.
I don't get that. A little kid is one thing - it's hard to hold hands. They have to reach up and I have to bend down. We quickly tire of this, so I pick them up. Back and forth it goes. Otherwise, they must sit in a stroller.A toddler is one thing. I've seen seven or eight year olds on leashes. Poor kids. They looked so embarrassed.
When you have that many kids, you can't worry about what other people think. You must do whatever works for you!My mom had a seven-year-old, a six-year-old, two three-year-olds, a two-year-old and a baby. She didn't care what anyone said.
Feel free to start listing them.I have SO many things to say about people who "leash" their kids. Sorry but if you can't control your child, you shouldn't be where you are! I would never....could never put a leash on my child. They are not dogs. I see it at Disney, I see it in stores..and every single time I can assure you...they can see my disgust. Whoever came up with the concept should be cagedI mean really? What the heck! Rant over
![]()
Register on WDWMAGIC. This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.