[Blood of Tyrants]

You don’t have small children, do you? A toddler can be a very unreasonable critter who does not respond to logic and reasonable talks. When the little one wants down to run, he wants down NOW and letting him run to the end of a short leash is a good way to allow him/her some freedom without having to chase them through a parking lot, fearing for their safety.

[Brown Deer]

You don’t have small children, do you?

I've had small children, but I doubt if you do or ever have - I hope. I have never had to worry about my children running through a parking lot, because I kept my eyes on them and taught them better. A good parent does not lock up, tie up or put their children on a leash.