Agree or Disagree with this parenting tactic?

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TheRealPepperPotts · Accepted Answer

I absolutely would do that and I have. Sometimes there are places I want to take my kids where a stroller simply doesn't work, but they need to be contained. Hiking trails, beaches, rough terrain, etc. It's helpful because the kid gets to move around instead of sitting and sitting and sitting and sitting... They sit in the carseat, they sit in the swing, they sit in the stroller, they sit in the sandbox, they sit on the slide, they sit for schoolwork. Kids were made to move and I think this is a wonderful (and safe) compromise. I've had parents walk up to me and ask where I got that harness! My child likes it far better than the stroller because he has more freedom. It's unusual and different, so people have to make an issue of it.

Kids need to be trained and that doesn't make them dogs. Kids need to eat and that doesn't make them dogs. Kids need fenced yards and that doesn't make them dogs. Kids need time and attention and that doesn't make them dogs. Kids need to go for walks and that doesn't make them dogs. Sheesh.

Razp_Sorbet · Accepted Answer

What's worse? The kid being on a leash or the kid darting into traffic and getting killed?

Some kids are perfectly capable of sticking by your side and not wondering off. Others take every opportunity to run as fast as they can when you aren't looking for a split second.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Honestly I'm for it. Buddy has to manage 5 kids that could potentially run off chasing a pigeon or seagull into a truck's path at any point. I think 5 kids is fully justifiable to have them on leashes. If anything, I'd call it responsible parenting.

Truthfully, I don't think I don't think I'd do it myself. How did people ever go about with 10 kids back in the day when they were popping them out like popcorn

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Don't judge the Indian if you haven't walked in his moccasins.

DishLady · Answer

Ok, so if it was ONE kid I would wonder why the kid was on a "leash"... but God only gave a human two hands and this guy has to manage five kids... so "leashes" aren't unreasonable. (Tbh, they're not really "leashes" but more like the stirrup vests they use to train ice skaters... By contrast, the WRIST LEASHES are very harmful to kids' hands and don't really help a parent prevent a rambunctious kid from running into traffic.)

An adorable looking pack of gingers and blondes from far away, but up close I bet they're much more than a handful to manage...

NathanDavis · Answer

he cares for the right things...

safety... and not whatever the fuck ignorant people have to say online

it's not like one day you just decide to put a leash on a kid that is NOT a runner, lol

and it can go crazier with a bunch of them, once one of them takes off... the other will want to follow or run on their own

HelpfulWoman · Answer

Absolutely agree. Teaching independence while still being there and still in control of the situation. Also less likely to be kidnapped.
Anyone who voted disagree please see a doctor to get your reproductive bits closed off. We don't need more stupid people to breed

sage2021 · Answer

If he didn't have some semblance of control the Dad would be running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.

It's really for their own safety. He's a good Dad! At least he's still there and didn't flee when all those babies came out. Some men run from just one child!🤗

Staximus · Answer

About 10 years ago I went to the county fair with my friend and his family. His 2 sons were crazy little bastards. One of them got impatient and took off running through the crowd. Now imagine you have 5 kids getting impatient and taking off running in different directions

beebella · Answer

I'm usually against the kid leash thing, but I guess when you have that many small children at once, it just makes sense. 😂

OfMiceandMen · Answer

Anyone that disagrees should sign up to help him keep any eye on them wherever he goes. I'm sure those that disagree would eventually agree with what he has to do.

Daniela1982 · Answer

If you have 5 young kids what do you do if they all run in different directions? This keeps them all together and safe from say, running into the street.

AviatorTom · Answer

Children should be kept under control, but not on a leash. That gives kids a false sense of security, which limits their ability to learn about their own safety.

CrabCakes11 · Answer

Boo hoo, his kids look a little silly while being prevented from being kidnapped or running into the street. It’s perfectly fine

SotiCoto · Answer

Nothing wrong with keeping brats on a lead.  Having 5 of them in the first place is the problem here... but since they came as a 5-for-1 deal I guess he didn't intend it.

Wiredone · Answer

I totally agree. If they are old enough that they don't need a stroller, this is the best way to keep them safe. I did that when my kids were younger.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

It’s either that or the kids go play in traffic.

StudyingAuthor · Answer

He has too many kids to watch. He just found the best solution in history.

Dongie · Answer

Agree. It's better than one or 5 running out in the road.

msc545 · Answer

I don't care how it looks if it keeps the from being harmed.

Anonymous · Answer

They were called reins when I was little. Don't they have them now?

Goahead76 · Answer

Seems like a smart and responsible tactic to keep track of that many kids, especially if you're walking down a busy street where you couldn't possibly chase them all in different directions.

LaurenM1997 · Answer

No they aren’t dogs that is wrong

Massageman · Answer

I agree with the sentiment, ie, safeguarding his children. The methodology? Wellllllll - - - - - -

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Wow! I'm shocked at the answers here. That guy looks like a dog walker. Instead of leasing you kids train them and if you can do that then maybe your not as good a parent as you think you are

Apple1996 · Answer

Agree I have leashed my kiddos before

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

I don't see an issue with it

Iron_Man · Answer

Never put a human being on a leash it’s disrespectful. It does makes look like a dog

Twalli · Answer

I've seen this especially with grandparents. It's easier to keep the kids from running off.

Sweetdreams1950 · Answer

No I don't find this right.

Radiate143 · Answer

Dehumanising.

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