What do you think of the leashes for kids?

[Gerianne]

not a good idea --- the parent(s)' hand should be quite sufficient.

[tech2d]

I have helped raise my 2 sons, (who are grown now) and I never had to use something like a leash. I personally think leashes are for pets. I understand that when little children learn to walk, they like to roam. However, it is up to the parent to keep an eye on them. NO to leashes!!!

[Mikena]

I think that arm leashes are a good idea for children. I see alot of mothers here where I live who may have the 2 youngest children in a stroller and the other child will be way ahead of her. There is no way that she could get to the other child in time if the child decided to dart out onto a busy street. Arm leashes are a common site overseas and they work well for the purpose which designed. Besides, I would rather leash a child rather than live with the consequences of that child being hit by a car. Or being the person that accidently hit a child because that child darted out onto a busy street. Besides, alot of people cannot use a pack-pack due to back injuries.

[tjshorty]

I never used one for my kids never felt the need.  One time when they were real little we went with their grandmother to a mall.  They had no problem running off and grandma paid them no never mind.  They had been shopping with her before, so at that moment I knew that this was the norm for them when I wasn't around.  I spent the shopping time rounding up kids.  The sad thing about this story is that her 6' 5 in son came with us and she complained to him about his taking off in the store.  Saying how could she find him?  I am think ?.  That would be a time for using a (leash).  Back to what I was saying.  I never used one on my kids, I have  a couple grandkids that I had considered good candidates for one.  Watching my grandkids play they love hooking themselves up to a dog leash and walking around like that, esp. if it's the retractable one.  They are just hooking it to belt hoops on their pants.  The way the world is now days I wouldn't totally be against one.

[sdenimandlace1]

I first saw this when we lived overseas 35 years ago, its very common there, if you were to get distracted for 30 seconds it could keep someone from stealing your child.  All parents get distracted at some point the babies cry, people stop and talk to you.  Look at it as a safety measure.

[vangabhargavi]

It is very bad idea to think of only. Animals have leashes not kids. Leashes are used to control the animals... who sometimes get mad. The kids have to be handled with care and love. It is not good to exert control with help of leashes.

[bretay]

No i do not believe in kid leashes.You should be able to control your child.If not,you have the problems,not the child.

[daughtytam84]

I feel that if your kid is acting up in a store or anywhere public, running around like a banshee yes put that kid on a leash or leave them at home! People need to learn to control their kids.

[josette72882]

I think they are horrible. They are a joke if you can control your child you shouldn't have one.

[bud1]

If parents could discipline there kids without the fear of being  arrested, then we would not need the "leashes".

[Tresbn00]

I think that leashes for children is ridiculus.  If children are brought up right there is no reason to restrain them further.  I don't even use leashes on my two golden retreiver puppies.  They have been trained correctly and need no restraint.  If creatures are given expectations and those expectations are adequately reinforced there should be no need for giving them absolutely no freedom.

[Mascitelli]

For all that think that kids should not be on a leash. Can you go shopping with your kids being active and can't sit still and don't want be hold? Can you go to theame park with out you kids getting out of the stroller with out you noticing? Can you do anything with out keeping you eye on you kids. I would say no and I have seen K9 police dog and service dog act on command the first time. How many time can tell you kids to settle down, sit down, and behaive before they do it. I would say if you want to enoy yourself get over you damn self and pride and put a kid on a leash at the ages 2-7 Kids are most active. They run a round that is what kids do. Now whitch you reather to have kids on a leash or "back pack" with some freedom to run around or a screaming kid in the stroller making you trip missiable as can be. If they can stay in a car or stroler and be calm then you are lucky. It is you choice choose wisley

[kashkow]

Leashes for kids? That's horrible and degrading. Who would do such a thing?

[mfoyama]

Uh no. If you have to put your child on a leash, then you as a parent need some serious supervision classes. If your child is out of control, then you need parenting classes.

[bungholiotgn]

Lol! Just seen one of those when I was in the mall today. A little girl had a monkey backpack on that had a leash on it. The little girl ran in front of someone and the dad pulled her back, making her fall backwards. I think that they are humiliating and just a shame for a parent to have to use them!