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I’m noticing that a lot of people feel that it is okay to approach strangers and express their opinions about children on leashes. I also think that, usually, they aren’t exactly educated opinions.

I have recently bought somewhat of a leash for my daughter and I find it very beneficial. She began walking almost two months ago and we are now walking in larger areas so that she can improve with a great deal of space. When she holds my hand, it causes her to be more unbalanced as well as reliant on me, which really isn’t helping her. I decided to buy her one of those little backpacks with the long tail that you can hold on to. She likes it and so do I.

I’ve heard other mothers who use this refer to it as a little independence for the child but still under the control of the guardian. Leashes are good for safety, that child who just will not hold your hand, and multiple children.

What I’ve heard thus far:

“Why not just hold your child’s hand?!”
I’ve already given my reason for doing so, and there are some mother’s whose children will not hold their hands, or if the mother is trying to multi-task, hand-holding may not be an option.

“They are not dogs!”
No but leashes for dogs and children serve similar purposes. We care about our dogs and children, so we do not want them running off into the street. I honestly see no harm in the comparison, animals should be respected and cared for as well. Leashes are not used to harm them in any way, just like when used with a child!

“It’s lazy.”
I can see how you would think that, however, this is one of those clearly uninformed sentences. Judge not what you haven’t yet looked into. Listen to someone’s reasons for doing what they do and you might just see their point of view and maybe even begin to agree with them.

What are your thoughts?

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