Munky...on child leashes.

[MuNkY]

This topic rears it's ugly head every time I go to Disney, becuase I always see some poor kid in one. This was no different this past trip.

For those of you who are oblivious to what I'm talking about, child leashes are basically a harness you strap around the kid, with a leash attatched to it. The point is to make sure your kid doesn't run away from you. Now I'm going to try really really hard to keep this Disney Appropriate, but seeing as this is one of those few topics that I feel extreemly passonate about the side I'm on, it is going to be hard.

Now, I'm personally so against them I might as well be the Americans, and those things the Soviets. I hate them with a passion. Why? Because a kid is not a freaking animal. You don't put a collar on it. You don't pick them out at the local pet store. I also feel that if you can't controll your kids, you should have just not had them in the first place. If you cannot keep your child from running away, I feel that you have partially failed as a parent.

If the kid is running away from you, I feel you should just simply not take them places. If they miss out on things, it's their fault. We, (my mom and I), were in line for the bus to go to the Magic Kingdom. The family infront of us were trying to put their youngest in a leash. My mom looked at me and said, "If they had those when you were that age, you would have had one". At this point I was still oblivious to what was going on, but I quickly noticed what the parents where doing. Now I'll be the first to admit, this kid had a nack at running off, but I feel that putting them in a leash is not the answer. When I heard the kid crying and screaming when they tried to put it on, I was trying my hardest to not just clock them. Especially when the father threatened with taking the kid back to the room, which is what I would have done.

Also let me state that those parents were a little over-bearing. Their oldest took not even a half a step backwards. I mean, he was simply switching his weight from one leg to the other, and one of his relatives grabs him, and launches this kid away from the road, and threatens to put him in a leash to. He fought back, and with good reason. The parents finally let up, and let the issue die, but that bugged me. The kid was like, 10. He knew better, and wasn't going anywhere.

So yeah, I could say more, but for the sake of this post becoming a 20 page book, (which I could easily write on this subject), I'm going to end it here.

So what is your thoughts on it?

 

[MiaBear022892]

I also hate those leashes. Who ever made them is demontated I mean come on shouldn't a parent have at least that much control on their children. If they dont then I agree also dont let them go to where ever they were going maybe then the kid would learn not to run away. In some cases it could also be the parent issue as in they dont kno how to take care of their children so they lose them in a big crowd. So yeah im glad my mother never made me wear those

 

[Lil_Tink]

I agree but don't agree.. I babysit twins and believe me, when two twins run at full speed into the into the road, it is so hard to pick up them both, I can do it..but imagine at disney, over 1,000 people and little wandering children.


I think that people can't actually argue about this until they have kids.. Lets say someone has triplets....What are they supposed to do..I mean I understand that its not the best sollution but it works, I mean its just like the child backpack... Children arent school bags but yet there still are child packs..I mean...I am not all for child harnesses/leaases but honestly its not like the parents are giving them dog treats...


Just my opinon, but I just think until you have kids (I dont but babysit) you can't judge the other people for how they carry their kids.

 

[Captain Brain]

They do help parents keep the kids safe.

I used to have a leash, but I wouldn't wear it.

My Mom says that if I wouldn't wear it she wouldn't make me wear it.

Billy

 

[linfin]

I know they dont look good, but takes less than 1 second for a child to disappear. What if someone grabbed the child. Yeah your kid could scream, but that would blend in with all the other noises of the parks. Disney is one of the number one places in the country for child kidnappings for those who didnt know. So if I had a small child and it could save his or her life who cares what it looks like to other people. If you dont like it dont look. We had them when I was a kid I had good parents that were very strict. Better safe than sorry. i would'nt want to have to have my child on Americas most wanted, because I might offened some people. But then again this is America and we are all entitled to our opinion. Dont get me wrong there are a lot of parents who just let their kids do whatever they want and making a lot of us miserable, because they cant control them.

 

[AllyGirlie]

I agree with you. Whenever I see those I look at the poor kids in them going, Why? The way I see it you have hands, hold the kid's hand and if he/she gets ansy, put him/her in the stroller..

But strollers are another thing that annoy me. These parents who have these big arks and try to bring them through crowded stores..

Sorry I went off topic a little, but yea those leashes do annoy me, although we do joke that we need to get my dad one (he likes to wander)

 

[Babyjustrun]

i had one when i was little. but my parents never used it to my recollection. i think they would be embarrased if they took me out with one of those things on. besides, i'd find a way out anyways. i used to (and still do) have a knack for wandering off and not realizing it. when i was little i walked right into pool and nearly drowned. thank god my dad realized i was gone.
it's digusting when people use those. i haven't seen one in ages, but really, THEY AREN'T animals like you said, and really, there has got to be a better solution than leashing them up like a dog, or chaining them up like prisoners.

 

[The Dark Dancer]

This topic rears it's ugly head every time I go to Disney, becuase I always see some poor kid in one. This was no different this past trip.

For those of you who are oblivious to what I'm talking about, child leashes are basically a harness you strap around the kid, with a leash attatched to it. The point is to make sure your kid doesn't run away from you. Now I'm going to try really really hard to keep this Disney Appropriate, but seeing as this is one of those few topics that I feel extreemly passonate about the side I'm on, it is going to be hard.

Now, I'm personally so against them I might as well be the Americans, and those things the Soviets. I hate them with a passion. Why? Because a kid is not a freaking animal. You don't put a collar on it. You don't pick them out at the local pet store. I also feel that if you can't controll your kids, you should have just not had them in the first place. If you cannot keep your child from running away, I feel that you have partially failed as a parent.

If the kid is running away from you, I feel you should just simply not take them places. If they miss out on things, it's their fault. We, (my mom and I), were in line for the bus to go to the Magic Kingdom. The family infront of us were trying to put their youngest in a leash. My mom looked at me and said, "If they had those when you were that age, you would have had one". At this point I was still oblivious to what was going on, but I quickly noticed what the parents where doing. Now I'll be the first to admit, this kid had a nack at running off, but I feel that putting them in a leash is not the answer. When I heard the kid crying and screaming when they tried to put it on, I was trying my hardest to not just clock them. Especially when the father threatened with taking the kid back to the room, which is what I would have done.

Also let me state that those parents were a little over-bearing. Their oldest took not even a half a step backwards. I mean, he was simply switching his weight from one leg to the other, and one of his relatives grabs him, and launches this kid away from the road, and threatens to put him in a leash to. He fought back, and with good reason. The parents finally let up, and let the issue die, but that bugged me. The kid was like, 10. He knew better, and wasn't going anywhere.

So yeah, I could say more, but for the sake of this post becoming a 20 page book, (which I could easily write on this subject), I'm going to end it here.

So what is your thoughts on it?

I agree with you. Those things are horrible! I would never put a child on one. But, we can't change the way that parents raise their kids...or how they handle them.

Last June, my Mom and I witnessed a small boy (maybe 3 or 4) who was being abused on the tram. He was crying because, it was quite obvious that he was really tired (It was almost 1am.) The parents kept yelling stuff at him like, " Just wait till' we get to the GD car!" And spanking him way too hard. The poor boy kept saying he just wanted to see Mickey Mouse, but the parents kept whooping him. A lady in the seat in front said," Please just take it easy, everyone's tired and he's just a baby." But that only made it worse. The Mom said for the lady to mind her one GD business. Then as he kept crying, the Mother began pulling his hair so hard that his head was jerking about. By this time everyone on the tram car is dead silent and fuming. It was obvious that anything said would only make it worse for him. Then as the boy kept screaming, the Dad began turning around (he was in the seat in front of the boy) and squeezing his hand so hard that his small hand turned blood red. They had an older child (maybe 12 or 13) and it was plain to see that he had seen this before and he was clearly embarrassed. At the next tram stop, My Mom was literally like >
and we got off and went to the back car of the tram were the CM was working the radio. My Mom and I begged her to call security or police or anyone but, she appeared to only be 17 or 18 and she was inexperienced in this sort of situation. That night was really upsetting and let's just say it wasn't the most magical of trips. Every night I pray for that small boy, his siblings, and their safety.

I can't stand stuff like that.

 

[bouncytigger22]

i would think that only dogs go on leashes (what ever animal applies) and strapping them on your children........... thats not right!

 

[Sparx]

I don't like dogs in clothing and I don't like children on leashes.

 

[Maleficent909TL]

I agree with you as well. It's not right to constrict a child with a leash. We as humans are not animals. I'm ont mak ing fun of anyone, but those adults who have similar problems aren't walking around with their spouses holding their leashes. It's pathetic, really. Mom and I, walking through the mall, would see something like that and, while she would joke about putting us in one, I could tell she hated the idea of doing that to a child. If they're behaving that badly, then don't take them out! You'll only look cruel to people, allowing your child out even with that behavior, and what if your kid grows to hate you for putting them through that as a child? Personally, I would have loathed anyone who tried to put me on a leash. I would still hate them. It would have been horrible for the whole parent-child relationship. I mean, some kids could use them, but if they are behaving that badly, take them to a friend or relative's house while you go out instead of taking them with you. When they get older and learn that it's not acceptable to act like that, then they will eventually learn to behave better. If not, then they are just going to have to live with occasional, neccessary trips to the barber or doctor. Show them Disney DVDs and things that will make them want to experience life beyond their backyard, if they're allowed out there. Eventually they will learn that to have fun, they have to act up to expectations. No parents expects their child to be perfectly behaved, even if they wish they acted like adults. But they're not. All they can do is try their best, and if they don't give you that, then they shouldn't be allowed to have the enjoyment of going out. It's really sad when you see a perfectly behaved child trailing along after their parents on a leash, or even the rebelious kid who clearly hates the leash pulling at it or sitting down in the floor and refusing to move. I think all of the leashes should be burned. Children are not animals, and they surely can't appreciate being treated like one.