Hey, Freeper Parents! Anyone use a toddler leash? (Vanity)

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[wintertime]

One more thing about holding a toddler’s wrist or arm:

It is very uncomfortable for the child to have his arm hyper-extended in this upward manner. Why treat a child so cruelly just so the parent’s sensibilities will not be offended.

With a leash the child can maintain his natural physiologic posture and is much more comfortable.

[Paladin2]

"It would be better, of course, to have an adult dealing with *each* child"

That's what my wife an I discovered. Once we were out numbered by the kids, life became hectic.

[gardengirl]

We live in the middle of 20+ acres, surrounded by swamp, river, marsh, and woods. I have an ADHD son who was mobile by the time he was 6 months and who wouldn’t answer you if you couldn’t see him, even if he was 2 feet away.

Did I use a harness/leash? You bet! You can’t hang up clothes/garden/do anything and keep an eye on a toddler who can disappear in less than half a second.

For the people who poo-poo using such—I dared them to take my son for 15 minutes. Never had any takers. Works great in a crowded shopping mall too. You do what you have to.

My other 2 kids were fine, never needed to be confined.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Thank you. People who look down their noses at us who have our hands full with life and judge how we treat our children by putting them on a leash (btw, the leash is attached to a harness around the child’s chest, not their neck like an animal) tick me off.

[allmendream]

CHOKE CHAIN! ;)

[Blood of Tyrants]

Thank you. People who look down their noses at us who have our hands full with life and judge how we treat our children by putting them on a leash (btw, the leash is attached to a harness around the child’s chest, not their neck like an animal) tick me off.

P.S. I put my daughter on a leash when she was quite small and at age 6 she was reading at the 10th grade level.

[Brown Deer]

btw, the leash is attached to a harness around the child’s chest, not their neck like an animal

btw, most respectable pet owners also use harnesses.

interesting what it says in your profile, "I am the father of four, three boys and one girl, ages 27, 25, 23, and 7 respectively. Married since 1990..."

I'm willing to bet that the boys left your control long ago.

[kevkrom]

With three critters under 4, there are days where it sounds like a good idea... but I just can't bring myself to put a leash on a child.

[Tijeras_Slim]

My Mom used one, I would’a been Rachel Corried without it for sure.

I’ve always been speedy, just not real bright.

[Brown Deer]

One person that used this, had his pet reading at an 8th grade level in only two years. Do you know what that is in dog years?

[AppyPappy]

Nah. We lashed them into the stroller. Leashes are for dogs

[JustaDumbBlonde]

"Leases are for animals, not children. ... A lease only keeps them near you. It does not teach them how to act."

True, but who said that a leash was supposed to be a replacement for discipline and good manners? The point of a leash is to keep them near without requiring 100% of the adult's attention.

Let's say you have a gathering of folks -- say a group of people visiting and chatting outside of church before you get in your vehicles to leave. A leash can enable the adult to carry on a conversation and actual give the other person/people some eye contact and attention, and the child is able to interact in a social setting without an hovering adult presence.

There is a difference between a child being badly behaved and a well-mannered 2-year-old that has no concept of a 10-foot barrier that they should not cross when their attention is on playing on other children.

Sadly, the world is not the same as it was when I was a small child 40-some-odd years ago. A dangerous person who looks just like everyone else can be present or lurking just about anywhere. It is difficult to let go of children like we used to, but it is healthy for child development that the child be permitted to interact socially without constant parental direction.

All of that being said ... I do not use a leash with my grandchildren. We live in a very rural area and even in a social gathering everyone is aware of somebody we don't know. We are blessed with ability to let our children run and play without the serious concern you should have in a more highly-populated area. I would not, however, criticize someone else for using a leash as long as it was not used in the place of good discipline.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

To any adult that thinks that leashes are cruel or treating your child like a pet I have this challenge. YOU walk around with one hand raised for an hour.

Nuf said.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

Totally off-subject, but why in the world did you mention the color of the man who assisted your dad?

[OB1kNOb]

This thread reminded me of Mike Myers' hyper-hypo kid skit on SNL. (snicker)

[the_devils_advocate_666]

Damn, that girl’s parents must be so proud!

[MrB]

If my parents had tried it, I would have gotten down on all fours and barked.

[CougarGA7]

If it wont work for my cats I know it wont work for my kids.

These kid leashes are for those parents that are too lazy to control their kids.

[wideminded]

We used one a few times with our son when we were worried he might dart out in the street or get separated from us in a crowd. Keeping your kid safe is more important than worrying about weird looks from a few people.

[mad_as_he$$]

About 3-4.5? Depending on which vet you talk to!!