So, the other day I'm at work and this woman comes in with her 4 year old daughter, nothing new about that. But she had this harness and leash on the kid.

While I realize in theory it makes sense, but in practice....not so much. Even though there was a cute little teddy bear face on the harness, it looked really bad. Of course it didn't help that this 4 year old decided to crawl instead of walk.

I had 2 boys and I never once lost either one of them anywhere. I felt sorry for the little girl, she'll probably need therapy...lol

Those have been around for a while, but I usually only see them being used at large events where there is a lot of people/crowds.

I personally think it's odd.

When I see this, I wanna take the harness and put it around the adults neck, then make them walk while I tug on it. See how they like it. I'm sorry, but these things represent laziness in the parents. That, or there child is just so untamed that they feel the need to treat them like a dog, instead of, oh I dunno...being a parent!!!

I don't get too concerned until I see the bit and bridle come out!

I used one.my son had a teddy bear on his and he loved it,of course that was when he was younger.We do not have it anymore.My son is 5 now,I used it when he was 2,3, and part of 4.

I did not use one, all the time.

I had to push my mother in her wheelchair everywhere,so this made it easier.

I was always afraid of someone taking him or him running off.
It is a little harder without a spouse to help you.

When my mother past away,I quit using one.

Just felt the need to explain,after reading some of the opinions.

You never really know why people make certain decisions.

Its for parents who cant take the time to pay attention to their child, lol.

So they can watch or do what ever it is they are doing and know that their child is still with them.

I think it's a sensible option. We do leash our pets so they don't run away. (THIS IS IN NO WAY A COMPARISON OF 4 LEGGEDS AND CHILDREN) Children have the attention of a few seconds and off to something else. Parents can be looking at something for two seconds, looking in purse for snack, and poof a child is missing. There's exceptions to every rule. Taking a walk in a park, no- a mall or city street- yes. JMHO.

That's funny!!

I've used one

I'm not lazy
Stupid
Self centered
Non caring
Etc

I had 4 little ones running at the same time
Only one pair of eyeballs
Only two hands
Only two feet!!

It came in very handy!!

until they start barking,dont worry about it

That's what I was thinking - I have one kiddo so had no use for one, I could always keep my eyes / hands on her. I did take 2 toddlers to the zoo once and I've have found a harness handy!!!

I can not stand those children are humans not animals.

i never used one before and neither did i like the way they looked.

i never lost any of my kids and there were three of them, all spaced closely together. i'd hold the hands of the two youngest when we were in busy places and the oldest always listened to me when i told her to stay near.

I had 4

All close in age

They listened very well

They loved to explore

We lived in NYC

A good mom used every avaialble measure to keep the kids from

Running the sidewalks
Getting into the streets
Getting snatched

Nothing wrong at all with a little help!!

i think they are great i use one for my little girl. i think as a mom and a single mom we do what we have to to keep are kids safe. my daughter can be a hand full when we are out. with two kids it makes my life easier to use the harness.

I am in no way tryin to put you down, but your post is an excellent bump for my opinion and reasoning. While I understand why SOME parents would choose "the leash" I still do not agree with it under any circumstances. IMO it is demeaning, cruel, and inhumane.

Now instead of just coming in and saying this is how I feel, I also have some constructive advice for those who think that in the case of four kids (or more), it excuses the use of a leash or two; it does not. There is such a thing as a stroller, and they come in multi-seats. I have seen even one that carried four children at once, two rows of two. Our parents used strollers (and this includes single parents as well), and for the most part had no problems.

Now in the case of five or more children, my first question is how are you transporting all those children, even by yourself? Even a van will hold only so many safely. So in the event that you have too many children to feel comfortable with trying to keep an eye on them all at once while in the mall or wherever (and this is a reasonable and valid issue, I agree), then your other options would include having someone go with you to help out, or leave some/all the kids home with a sitter while you go out.

I understand a lot of people will jump, scream and shout that I am full of beeswax to even suggest not taking he kids with, but yuo know what? What's more inportant? Their safety and your mental health (knowing they are safe), or taking them with and leading them around like dogs and cats?

At the time those strollers were to expensive for us

My leash as you call it was a wrist one
Not around the neck like an animal

On city streets I kept my kids safe and close using whatever means ness.

We are on very different sides of the fence when it comes to parenting anyway from many of your threads

But

You have your opinion
I have mine

Never. Never shall they meet

P,S. Just to let ya know

You'll be hard pressed to meet a mom as great as I was. For sure!!!

My husband(ex) wanted us to use one for our daughter. Never in my family have we used such devices and I wouldnt use one either. but as in all things,, if it works for the parents and the child and the child knows that they are loved,,, I respect any parents decision.


I spank but I dont leash. Many parents leash but dont spank,,others do both, and some do neither. Whatever works works, every child is different.

This is the first time I have ever heard of using a leash on a child.