Would You Use a Child "Leash" at WDW?

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by Schmeck
Gee, we have a leash law in our town for the dogs, C.Ann, are you saying we should have one for our kids too?

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We aren't talking about "home", now are we? Try to stick to the topic at hand..

 

[sarahsmom73]

We brought a harness for our very precocious 2 /12 yeqar old this Easter... We never put her in it.. She either rode in her baloon stroller, we carried her or occasionally she walked between us.. I think she felt comfy in her stroller because of the size of everything and we told her she would get there faster if she rode!

 

[Schmeck]

C.Ann, sorry, I couldn't resist - besides, you were the one who mentioned well-trained dogs first, LOL!

My mother-in-law used a harness on my husband when he was young. This was way back when you didn't even have to have seatbelts in your car. They had a convertible, and would put the harness on him so he wouldn't climb out of the back seat onto the trunk!

Anyways, I certainly don't want anyone to get lost, anywhere, so if a harness gives a parent the sense of security he/she needs to enjoy a vacation, I say do it, but don't let down your guard just because the child is "leashed in". And think twice about using the stretchy cord kind - I've seen two nasty accidents with these types. And the little child came out on the worse end of the deal both times.

 

[wdwdvcdad]

Originally posted by anditoo72
)The only people who look at others in disgust for using a toddler harness are those who either never had children or forget how active a toddler can get.

Ummm...wrong.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by Schmeck
C.Ann, sorry, I couldn't resist - besides, you were the one who mentioned well-trained dogs first, LOL!

My mother-in-law used a harness on my husband when he was young. This was way back when you didn't even have to have seatbelts in your car. They had a convertible, and would put the harness on him so he wouldn't climb out of the back seat onto the trunk!

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And they probably would have done the same for the safety of their dog..

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by wdwdvcdad
Ummm...wrong.

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I agree with that.. I'm sure there are all sorts of people who would look on these parents with disgust, but it doesn't matter what others think, so it's definitely not worth losing any sleep over..

The parent involved should do what they feel is best and let the "others" lose sleep over it - LOL..

 

[BrittnTylersMom]

Hmmm?...which would I rather have happen??

A~ I get occasional disapproving dirty looks from strangers for keeping my 2 yr. old son safely with me?

OR

B~ My 2 yo. son disappears into that crowd of strangers?!?!

Tough call!

My son is obedient (for the most part) at home, but in a situation where there's thousands of people, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

 

[wdwdvcdad]

Originally posted by BrittnTylersMom
Hmmm?...which would I rather have happen??

A~ I get occasional disapproving dirty looks from strangers for keeping my 2 yr. old son safely with me?

OR

B~ My 2 yo. son disappears into that crowd of strangers?!?!

Tough call!

My son is obedient (for the most part) at home, but in a situation where there's thousands of people, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

C~ Watch your child!

By that logic, all children not attached to dog leashes disappear. Ridiculous.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by BrittnTylersMom

My son is obedient (for the most part) at home, but in a situation where there's thousands of people, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

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"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Sadly there are some who don't realize that until after the fact..

No one knows your child better than you do.. Contrary to popular belief, all children are not created equal - nor will they necessarily behave in the same manner at Disney World as they do at home.. Only the PARENT can be the true judge of that..

 

[BrittnTylersMom]

Originally posted by wdwdvcdad
C~ Watch your child!

By that logic, all children not attached to dog leashes disappear. Ridiculous.

wdwdvddad,

That is YOUR opinion!! I Never said it applied to all children..I was referring to what I would rather have happen!

What makes you think I won't be watching my child/ren?? ..I WILL be, just as much as I usually do at home and EVen MOre so there!! I have to admit, I am insulted that you assume I don't watch my kids!

It can take just a split second of turning my attention to my other child to have a huge crowd of people cut between us..then what??

Like I said, I'd rather be safe than sorry!!..To each their own!!

 

[BrittnTylersMom]

Originally posted by C.Ann
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"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Sadly there are some who don't realize that until after the fact..

No one knows your child better than you do.. Contrary to popular belief, all children are not created equal - nor will they necessarily behave in the same manner at Disney World as they do at home.. Only the PARENT can be the true judge of that..

Thank You C.Ann, I totally agree!

 

[Baloo]

I think we've gone far enough and covered this subject as it seems to be turning into a debate.

Feel free to take it over to our debate board if you want to discuss this subject anymore as I'm locking this thread.