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Old 12-07-2008, 08:04 PM   #1
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Alright you guys I need some help.
I'm writing an argument essay on Kids on Leashes or Harnesses.

Have you seen them? What do you think of this? Is it love or is it laziness?
Do you think they are keeping them out of harms way or do they just not want to be bothered with their child while they shop(or do other things)?

I just want to know what everyone thinks about this as I've found some interesting things on the internet about this topic.


I know this could be a controversial issue but thats kind of the main idea with an argument essay.
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Old 12-07-2008, 08:17 PM   #2
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I think it looks so silly and, well, stupid. I always think it's funny when a kid gets tangled or wrapped up- kinda like a leashed dog does.

I personally wouldn't think to do that but whatever tickles your pickle.

ETA: Something that really bugs me is when the kid is tethered 10 feet away from the adult. Is it necessary to take up all that room so that I can't get by?
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^ LOL Kyle! we basically think along the same lines with this.

I understand the point behind it....but I just think it's kind of weird. I wouldn't use one. I seem to vaguely remember being on one once in a store when I was really little, but I may be hallucinating. I don't know. It's weird...silly...but I don't think it's cruel or anything, as long as they're not being kept on leashes at home haha.
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Let me tell you I have 4 children and I would never put them on a leash. I have never and I never lost sight of any of them ever. Children are not pets and should not be put on a leash. I say if you can't control your own kids and keep an eye on them then maybe stay home. I think it's very sad when you see someone with one child and they are on a leash. Maybe use a stroller or put them in a shopping cart or try just hold their hand. I did it and believe me it wasn't easy to watch all 4 of them but I did not have to resort to such tactics. My kids listened to me and were well behaved. You asked for my opinion sorry if it soulds harsh but having kids isn't easy.
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I vaguely remember being on one many, many years ago as a young child. If I'm remembering correctly, I think it was at an amusement park..maybe Six Flags? Looking back on it, I don't have any problem with it when used as my parents did. I know how easy it would of been for me to get separated in such a huge crowd of people. They didn't use it, for example, at the mall when they didn't want to have to watch me.

I really can't say that I've seen any child on one in the 4 years that I've been in Manhattan.
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I don't like them either....and agree you should be able to hold the childs hand....if you have a free hand for the "leash" you have one for the child's hand :-)

However once when I was in Disney they did have cute Disney ones that attacted to your wrist (parent) and child's wrist.... I did not think those were as bad because you were also wearing one and it was very crowded..however I still would not use one....
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Personally I think it's lazy on the parent's part. Teach your children to walk with you. Period. Or put them in a stroller.
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I just saw a child the other day wearing a back pack one.....it was a stuffed bear that you wear as a nack pack and attatched to the bear was the "leash" .....his brother who was maybe two years older than him was holding the "leash".... but I also do not see them often....
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I think the child leash thing is sad. And its a sad statement of how our world has changed. There are so many child molesters/sex offenders out there now, especially looking for their next victom in a crowded mall. I think it would be easy for a mom to get distracted now a-days. So I guess its kind of a safety thing.
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I think the child leash thing is sad. And its a sad statement of how our world has changed. There are so many child molesters/sex offenders out there now, especially looking for their next victom in a crowded mall. I think it would be easy for a mom to get distracted now a-days. So I guess its kind of a safety thing.
Exactly - I totally agree with you.

that is the reason I don't have a problem with it (other than thinking it looks stupid), is because while you can teach your kid to hold your hand, etc., it only takes a second for something to happen...

If someone is out just taking a walk, the leash is just unnecessary, and even sad. But in the middle of a Toys 'r' Us where no one thinks anything of a kid being carried out screaming? I understand it's usefulness.
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Anything to protect a child is fine by me. If the child is older than say 4, then it is a bit ridiculous because the kid should know to stick by you and hold hands, etc...but if the child is young and you are going out to a crowded place (EX Disneyland) then I think it is useful for some people. Some young kids don't want to be pushed or carried...they would like to walk. In a crowed place safety comes first over appearance. I don't have kids, but if I need to or thought it was a good idea I would leash my kid! I wouldn't care what others thought about it! Now...for everyday errands or a trip to the park...I think you should just go it without a leash and harness! Hehe!
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Hmm everyone here has great opinions. Thank you everyone for sharing.

I think personally they shouldn't be used, like some have said if you have a had to hold the leash you have a hand to hold their hand. Whenever I see someone with a leash on their child they only have ONE child. Some of the things I've read is your giving your child freedom and they don't feel so entitled to hold your hand. All the while your getting tangled up in this kid because he/she is 10 ft ahead of their parents!

I think having multiple kids isn't much of an excuse to use one either. The only circumstance I can see it being used is if the child has some sort of disability such as an extreme case of autism. Where the child doesn't listen and is very strong and sometimes uncontrollable. Although I don't think it's a great idea to take them out in public if they can end up harming themselves or others.

My stance on my argument essay is basically saying they shouldn't be used, unless rare circumstances arise. I'm going to look more into these circumstances before including it in my essay.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion,
Thanks for sharing and keep the opinions coming!
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I agree with some of you on the whole amusement park/disneyland etc etc.
Maybe I'm being swayed but this could possibly be another circumstance in which they should be used.

These places are HUGE and when theres tons of people there (in the summer) it can be ridiculous. Some people are so inconsiderate of others and their families that they just cut right in front and families and friends get broken up. I can see where a harness would be a great idea so that something scary like that couldn't happen.

But a shopping mall (maybe find a baby sitter) or the grocery store. EHHH I don't agree with it. Maybe you could even shop online.
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If my child didn't want to be carried or pushed they would have no choice. There are ways to make a child stay in a stroller. I am the parent not the other way around. When my kids were little I took them to Hershey Park and Six Flags. They were fine. As a parent you can't let yourself get distracted. They hold your hand or sit in the stroller, period. They have no choice that's it.
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I see these 'reins' ALOT here in England, I haven't used them with either of my children, but a friend of mine did with her little boy when he was learning to walk. If we were somewhere there weren't loads of people she'd let him get out of his pushchair and walk for a bit - the reins were mainly to have something to grab hold of if he looked like he was going to fall. xxx
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