Well said.
I never gave a whoopin’ but I threaten well :) I worked with mine.
I figure a leash is better than nothing and works sometimes. Never used one, though. Any shopping or outing experience was interesting. There were times I left a store or amusement park, sat in the car with the kid who refused to follow our rules.
4 kids and at one time they were all young. It was difficult but definitely do-able. Toddlers learn.
I’m not against the kid leashes, though. Whatever works. Just never used them.
I’m just happy those days are behind me now.
It doesn’t take very many spankings for a child to learn that mom (or dad) means business when they speak. Two or three good swats gets their attention. A stern voice gets their attention. I had twins. I know it’s not easy. It’s just more “work” to make sure you are listened to and more “work” to follow up. It means more creativity. Some parents don’t like the idea that children take more work than they envisioned expending. More work even when you’re tired. When you have more than one small child at a time you really have to be stern and make sure they know you mean business at times - even if you have to go home, instead of finishing your shopping. My advice is, if you’re tired with one, if you can’t control one, don’t have another one! lol