Extreme Parenting: To Leash or Not to Leash?
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2012/06/26 02:01:02
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Kids need parents to protect them. And parents need tools to protect kids. But leashes? Kid leashes make make them safer, but putting leashes on humans (big or small) violates some expected cultural boundaries.
“I felt a little funny about it. We were on vacation with my sister-in-law in Seattle. I was juggling a bunch of children and worried about someone running out, and she said ‘Why don’t you put this on your daughter?’ So I did and it just kind of made sense,” said Mother of four and family psychologist Kristen Howerton of New York City.
ABCNews.com reports:
“I felt a little funny about it. We were on vacation with my sister-in-law in Seattle. I was juggling a bunch of children and worried about someone running out, and she said ‘Why don’t you put this on your daughter?’ So I did and it just kind of made sense,” said Mother of four and family psychologist Kristen Howerton of New York City.
ABCNews.com reports:
It’s becoming almost a common sight–and a great debate for any modern family. To leash or not to leash small children? For parents across the country, there is no middle ground. Mother of four and family psychologist Kristen Howerton of New York City says she was given a safety harness as a gift. “I felt a little funny about it. We were on vacation with my sister-in-law in Seattle. I was juggling a bunch of children and worried about someone running out, and she said ‘Why don’t you put this on your daughter?’ So I did and it just kind…
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And yeah, we got funny looks.
I've seen and have come across some kids who behavior was out of control.
children are children they want to run and jump and play
then why leash then like dogs
My woman & I always joke about getting our nearly 3 year old one of those. But we also joke about putting him in a helmet until he's in middle school. No, instead we teach him to mind & stay beside us in public. & not jump off high things to solid ground.
We avoided large gatherings ( parades, state fairs, concerts, etc) until they were older. It was too much trouble riding herd on them. Fortunately, there were great babysitters in the neighborhood.
I have seen toddlers on leashes and understand full well why that mother or father has taken that precaution. To hell with what others thinks. You and only you know what is best for your child.