Current Events > Leashing a toddler: yes or no?

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EmilyTheCEman posted...

Leashing your kid instead of teaching them to not run into traffic is like locking them in their bedroom after school instead of teaching them to not do drugs.

Spoilers: You do both, but you use the harness until they're old enough to fully understand/comprehend and listen to you completely.

I've known more well behaved pets than well behaved toddlers. Leash that bitch up and don't let it near civilized folks.

If your child is young and prone to running off, you take the precautions you need to take, such as using a harness. That's the responsible thing to do.

The IRRESPONSIBLE thing to do is to do nothing and just say "I'm a responsible parent, they'll never run off!"

Frankly, in my experience, the latter are the people who have the least actual control over their children, but then act shocked when their child does something bad.

There have been literal billions of unleashed human children that grew up just fine simply being told hey, dont be stupid and run away or into traffic.

Im just glad ive never encountered this in the real world (because all normal people dont do it) so this doesnt really matter overall.

xGhostchantx posted...

You think all toddlers can effectively be controlled? Just tell us you've never had a child or interacted with a toddler before for Go'd sake. I had one that was a saint, and one that was Satan in mortal form. You cannot control them very well no matter how good a parent you are. They make their decisions, we can only guide them.

There have been toddlers that have died in house fires because their parents locked them in their room and then didnt let them out

I've been a toddler before who couldn't be controlled.

EmilyTheCEman posted...

There have been literal billions of unleashed human children that grew up just fine simply being told hey, dont be stupid and run away or into traffic.

And there have been literal billions that have died from doing it anyway despite being told otherwise and being watched. If you haven't had a terrorist toddler, you need to shut the fuck up.

Kloe_Rinz posted...

There have been toddlers that have died in house fires because their parents locked them in their room and then didnt let them out

This is a completely different thing, are you serious? We're talking about leashes not about locking your child in a room and effectively committing murder by letting it burn to death, jfc.

EmilyTheCEman posted...

There have been literal billions of unleashed human children that grew up just fine simply being told hey, dont be stupid and run away or into traffic.

Im just glad ive never encountered this in the real world (because all normal people dont do it) so this doesnt really matter overall.

Maybe there's a reason you don't encounter many children...

Wow this topic blew up. So as a new parent, I have zero idea how to discipline or teach my 1.5yo to NOT run away whenever she wants to. She literally does not understand cause and effect, nor sentences yet. I would absolutely love more direct answers than be attentive

She loves walking around our cul-de-sac, but Im deathly afraid of her just bolting in front of a car because she doesnt know a car will kill her (nor does she even comprehend what that means). Im thinking of buying something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Toddlers-Walking-Wristband-Assistant-Butterly/dp/B07CVDMTVR/

and then seeing if its more comfortable for both of us, and also use it in our cruise.

IdiotMachine posted...

Wow this topic blew up. So as a new parent, I have zero idea how to discipline or teach my 1.5yo to NOT run away whenever she wants to. She literally does not understand cause and effect, nor sentences yet. I would absolutely love more direct answers than be attentive

She loves walking around our cul-de-sac, but Im deathly afraid of her just bolting in front of a car because she doesnt know a car will kill her (nor does she even comprehend what that means). Im thinking of buying something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Toddlers-Walking-Wristband-Assistant-Butterly/dp/B07CVDMTVR/

and then seeing if its more comfortable for both of us, and also use it in our cruise.

You will be abused everywhere you go. Trust me. If it happens, ask if they want to babysit or hang out for the day.

I wish parents would do this more if they can't control their kids well.
I was in target a few months ago, & while standing in line, someone's young kid probably around 6 or 7, ran right into me from behind & blatantly grabbed my ass both cheeks open palm.
I'm a guy, so I just turn around mouthing "what the fuck?" & the dad is like "sorry, Bradley come here!"
Like dude your kid just groped an adult in public, what the fuck are you doing? If he does that to a woman or someone else they'd probably make a bigger stink about it but I can't cause I'm leaving for work afterwards.

If they can't stay by your side & not run off or cause a public disturbance, keep them in the shopping cart or hire a babysitter

I've never been bitten by anyone's pet. I have been bitten by someone's toddler.

hereforemnant posted...

I wish parents would do this more if they can't control their kids well.
I was in target a few months ago, & while standing in line, someone's young kid probably around 6 or 7, ran right into me from behind & blatantly grabbed my ass both cheeks open palm.
I'm a guy, so I just turn around mouthing "what the fuck?" & the dad is like "sorry, Bradley come here!"
Like dude your kid just groped an adult in public, what the fuck are you doing? If he does that to a woman or someone else they'd probably make a bigger stink about it but I can't cause I'm leaving for work afterwards.

If they can't stay by your side & not run off or cause a public disturbance, keep them in the shopping cart or hire a babysitter

Maybe you should stop having a nice ass den

IdiotMachine posted...

Im thinking of buying something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Toddlers-Walking-Wristband-Assistant-Butterly/dp/B07CVDMTVR/

awww, that's cute.

Leashing? No. Launching? Yes.
Fuck them kids.

IdiotMachine posted...

Wow this topic blew up. So as a new parent, I have zero idea how to discipline or teach my 1.5yo to NOT run away whenever she wants to. She literally does not understand cause and effect, nor sentences yet. I would absolutely love more direct answers than be attentive

She loves walking around our cul-de-sac, but Im deathly afraid of her just bolting in front of a car because she doesnt know a car will kill her (nor does she even comprehend what that means). Im thinking of buying something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Toddlers-Walking-Wristband-Assistant-Butterly/dp/B07CVDMTVR/

and then seeing if its more comfortable for both of us, and also use it in our cruise.

If you're worried about her bolting, I'd definitely go for something like that, yeah.

All of the "just train your kid/be attentive/etc." people very likely have never had to deal with a situation like yours. Even a kid who, for the most part, knows not to just randomly bolt, you never know when they may try to chase something, like an animal, without thinking. If your kid likes to run, then using something like that is absolutely the responsible thing to do.

Leashes should be required by law.

BloodMoon7 posted...

Maybe you should stop having a nice ass den

Apparently, I think my ass is cute but how the fuck some kid know. I did want to scream at the dad missed opportunity to humiliate someone in public

If you haven't had a terrorist toddler, you need to shut the fuck up.

I havent been a bad parent who made a bad kid yet, thats correct. Also I love that you edited this post like 5 times just to add your little tough guy insult just because thats weirdly the one phrase thats allowed here.

Im not going to engage this stupidity any further, maybe you should get your kid a bone and play fetch with him while youre at it, have some fun with this dogboy thing.

EmilyTheCEman posted...

If you haven't had a terrorist toddler, you need to shut the fuck up.

I havent been a bad parent who made a bad kid yet, thats correct. Also I love that you edited this post like 5 times just to add your little tough guy insult just because thats weirdly the one phrase thats allowed here.

Im not going to engage this stupidity any further, maybe you should get your kid a bone and play fetch with him while youre at it, have some fun with this dogboy thing.

I did enjoy playing with balls as a kid

I'm not very fond of the concept, but I'm also not a parent, nor do I commonly look after small children.

I would like to say though that it looks a lot better to just to tie a string around the wrist, or do one of those backpack ones.

EmilyTheCEman posted...

If you haven't had a terrorist toddler, you need to shut the fuck up.

I havent been a bad parent who made a bad kid yet, thats correct. Also I love that you edited this post like 5 times just to add your little tough guy insult just because thats weirdly the one phrase thats allowed here.

Im not going to engage this stupidity any further, maybe you should get your kid a bone and play fetch with him while youre at it, have some fun with this dogboy thing.

Of course you don't have kids, you're too busy making alts on Gamefaqs.

How about parents just watch their fucking kids or stay home if they can't go out in public with them?

Hyperactive inquisitive toddlers will put their lives in danger if not leashed.

hockeybub89 posted...

How about parents just watch their fucking kids or stay home if they can't go out in public with them?

"If your kid is prone to bolting and too young to teach not to do so, just stay home."

You see the problem with that, right?

xGhostchantx posted...

And there have been literal billions that have died from doing it anyway despite being told otherwise and being watched. If you haven't had a terrorist toddler, you need to shut the fuck up.

This is a completely different thing, are you serious? We're talking about leashes not about locking your child in a room and effectively committing murder by letting it burn to death, jfc.

theyre both tactics used by parents unable to teach their kid or lazy parents who dont care. Same thing with letting them run around screaming in the stores cause its safe
you arent giving a compelling reason not to look down on these people

Whats wrong with keeping toddlers safe? So long as it is an actual harness leash and not a pet collar one, who gives a shit what their parents do to keep their kids safe?

EmilyTheCEman posted...

I havent been a bad parent who made a bad kid yet, thats correct. Also I love that you edited this post like 5 times just to add your little tough guy insult just because thats weirdly the one phrase thats allowed here.

I edit sooo frequently it gets confusing for me too, don't worry; but you've clearly never had a child and I sincerely hope you never do and in the event that you do, not a terrorist toddler because they're extremely fucking difficult to deal with. If it's on a shelf and she's close, it's on the floor. At the supermarket. At the department store. At home. Everywhere. Is there a road? She's on it. Why? Because she wants to be. Try to lift her off it? Screaming and kicking and crying. My only sure fire way to keep her alive and not destroying shit I would then have to pay for, I had to bring the harness out. If stopping her from running onto the road needs a leash, I'm gonna fucking use a leash because I don't want my child to die or be destroying shit. It takes less than a god damn second for a toddler to run off and I am not ever going to risk that. Ever. Ever ever ever ever ever.

uwnim posted...

Hyperactive inquisitive toddlers will put their lives in danger if not leashed.

Most toddlers have not been leashed and the vast majority of them avoid serious injury or death

hockeybub89 posted...

Most toddlers have not been leashed and the vast majority of them avoid serious injury or death

To be honest, though, I never see <2yos just out and about walking around. Theyre just in strollers or at a park. I want more freedom for my 1.5yo, who is above average in physical capacity (shes legit running already), and I want her to be able to walk around the neighborhood with me vs having her chained up in a stroller she hates, when we dont have time to drive her to a park for her to run loose.

Just wait to you have a runner, TC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QmS_o_FWfA

IdiotMachine posted...

Wow this topic blew up. So as a new parent, I have zero idea how to discipline or teach my 1.5yo to NOT run away whenever she wants to. She literally does not understand cause and effect, nor sentences yet. I would absolutely love more direct answers than be attentive

She loves walking around our cul-de-sac, but Im deathly afraid of her just bolting in front of a car because she doesnt know a car will kill her (nor does she even comprehend what that means). Im thinking of buying something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Toddlers-Walking-Wristband-Assistant-Butterly/dp/B07CVDMTVR/

and then seeing if its more comfortable for both of us, and also use it in our cruise.

this is the sidewalk this is the road no running in the road its not complicated

StealThisSheen posted...

"If your kid is prone to bolting and too young to teach not to do so, just stay home."

You see the problem with that, right?

The kids stays home, you don't.

DirkDiggles posted...

Just wait to you have a runner, TC.

Nah have you read the replies here? They don't exist mate, only shit parents. The children are always angels. It's the parents who are wrong. /s

potdnewb posted...

this is the sidewalk this is the road no running in the road its not complicated

Now try to explain that to a toddler and see how far you get before they're rocketing off to the middle of the street because they saw a leaf

You do know that even good, well behaved toddlers will keep straying towards the road, right?

TMOG posted...

Now try to explain that to a toddler and see how far you get before they're rocketing off to the middle of the street because they saw a leaf

How is the human race still around if every toddler gets hit by a bus if not on a leash?

Lazy way of parenting your kid. Should be illegal.

hockeybub89 posted...

How is the human race still around if every toddler gets hit by a bus if not on a leash?

Dude, there are children that this happens to all the fucking time.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12498457/Boy-hit-car-Sydney-police-ambulance.html

Wandered on to the road.

https://7news.com.au/news/nsw/details-emerge-after-five-year-old-boy-fatally-hit-by-car-in-tragic-accident-at-collaroy-c-11449759

Wandered on to the road.

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/distressing-footage-shows-boy-12-flying-air-hit-car-211825074.html?guccounter=1

This one was a god damn 12 year old.

Children are oblivious shitheads more often than not. I do not want that happening to my one terrorist toddler. She gets the leash; I won't feel bad about and you will never understand until/if you have one.

Questionmarktarius posted...

The kids stays home, you don't.

You see the problem with that, right?

Lmao so many people who don't have kids or apparently have never been around kids think just being an attentive parent is enough to keep a toddler from getting into trouble.

"Don't wear a seat belt guys just drive safely and you'll be fine".

hockeybub89 posted...

How is the human race still around if every toddler gets hit by a bus if not on a leash?

It happening to even one toddler is too many. Thus, you know, why things like this exist.

StealThisSheen posted...

"If your kid is prone to bolting and too young to teach not to do so, just stay home."

You see the problem with that, right?

Not at all. Can't bolt if they're stuck in the house.

I think it's fine actually. Keeps both parent and child together.

potdnewb posted...

this is the sidewalk this is the road no running in the road its not complicated

There isnt a sidewalk in my neighborhood.

ArtiRock posted...

I think it's fine actually. Keeps both parent and child together.

So does a hand. Or a stroller

hockeybub89 posted...

Not at all. Can't bolt if they're stuck in the house.

You see why this isn't always an option, right?

hockeybub89 posted...

So does a hand. Or a stroller

Why are those things okay, but not a harness?

Seems like the parent's itt are pro-leash and the people without kids are anti-leash. Since the pro-leash side seems to have far more hands on experience with this topic I'm gonna go ahead and declare them the winners of this argument.