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question - 10/25/2008 1:09:17 PM
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jlea1982
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Do you leash your young children?
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RE: question - 10/25/2008 1:20:03 PM
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No. We don't. Why are you wondering though?
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RE: question - 10/25/2008 1:28:42 PM
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Yes, I did. They liked it too because they had a little freedom but were still close and attached
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RE: question - 10/25/2008 1:52:26 PM
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jlea1982
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I work at a bank and I see it all the time. People walk in with their children on leashes. I don't mind it so much when parents use it to keep their children close but it just irks me the wrong way when I see parents yank their children with the leash like they were dogs. It frustrates me so much!
I just want to tell the parents that if you choose to use the harness thats fine but there is no need to drag your child by it. But then I don't say that because it's not my place.
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RE: question - 10/25/2008 2:09:04 PM
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stellaluna
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My brothers were all leashed. And yes, sometimes my mom had to yank them along. That's why they were on leashes--so they didn't take off running.
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RE: question - 10/25/2008 2:17:20 PM
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jlea1982
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Maybe I just have a well behaived child. My 2 year old daughter listens and knows that she must stay close and when she needs to hold a hand. I guess there are children that must be leashed.
My concern is more for when they are yanked out of anger (which I have seen a lot of.)
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RE: question - 10/25/2008 2:23:39 PM
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Auben
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I don't think you can really drag kids on those things. They just sit/fall down if you do (which is totally counter productive).
I haven't used them but I have been known to 'herd' my kids by a slight pressure on one side of the head or the other (turning them in the right direction), a pull on the overall strap, or a tap on one arm or the other. Making sure they're following our direction and not moving into other's ways. I would think some parents use the leash to do the same thing. If the child doesn't fall over they aren't using much force. Just enough to change their direction.
Small children learn to stay with you. It's not a natural thing for all kids. Many toddlers aren't always Mommy observant in public either (too much going on). I can imagine some people would be shocked. Some people would understand. And a few people are probably abusive with it...but not most.
Perhaps you're reacting to the use of a leash in general. It sounds like you worry that the child is being treated like a dog. If the child is not being injured by the pull. If they're not on the floor, not crying, then obviously that system is working for that person. You have your own style.
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