I see your point. To those who wish to think like this, it is rather condescending to see a child on a leash.
But to those who do not want their kid snatched or wonder off while they are browsing the stores, well, it is actually good common sense. It gives the child much more mobility and freedom as compared to being pushed in a cart or carried.
It’s all in how we perceive and let our leftist emotional side of the brain take over. We all have it.
So True...my friend’s mom has two (for my friend’s 7 year old brother). One time, we both had to wear it...(we made fun of my friend’s brother for wearing it...)