08-25-2008, 03:10 PM
hi beach boy,
well as a mother of three, with a three year old son of my own, (and not that i have ever leashed my child) i do understand why a parent would do such a thing. in a busy area, i would rather leash a child to prevent them from simply walking away when the parents head is turned, cus lets be honest, it happends to the best of us. its crowded and busy and the three year old knows nothing but that there is something shiny and pretty way over across the room.... i agree it looks silly and abusive, but from a loving parent trying to protect they'r child from danger, it realy isnt as bad as it looks. NOW, if the parent is pulling at the child and dragging them.... then thats a completely differnt story, dont you think???
jacque ford
well as a mother of three, with a three year old son of my own, (and not that i have ever leashed my child) i do understand why a parent would do such a thing. in a busy area, i would rather leash a child to prevent them from simply walking away when the parents head is turned, cus lets be honest, it happends to the best of us. its crowded and busy and the three year old knows nothing but that there is something shiny and pretty way over across the room.... i agree it looks silly and abusive, but from a loving parent trying to protect they'r child from danger, it realy isnt as bad as it looks. NOW, if the parent is pulling at the child and dragging them.... then thats a completely differnt story, dont you think???
jacque ford
jacque ford