Unsure about the use of a child leash for your wandering child? Here are what some dads think
Kids like to run around a lot, and that’s great. It’ll tire them out which makes putting them to bed easier. However, sometimes they’ll run off a bit too far, causing you to run after them so as to make sure that they don’t get hurt. To solve this, child leashes were invented. Although, some parents disagree with the use of these. To find out what dads really think, we asked a few for their opinion on the use of child leashes.
Francis McCaughan, 29, Civil Servant
“No, my wife feels strongly about this as she was put in one as a child and remembers it as an embarrassing experience. I think parents shouldn’t opt for the easy choice, but rather challenge themselves to learn to control their child without relying on a tool more suited to pets.”
Tony Pitt, 37, Soldier
“No. I don’t think there’s a need for them. I find that they have become a very easy safety net for parents who can’t keep control of their kids. Kids are adventurous, kids can run off, but provided you train them not to, they won’t. This is where a small amount of fear does a child good. Fear of consequence has meant I’ve never needed them.”
Michael Ashford, 33, Director of Marketing
“No.”
Darren Clement, 48, Sound Editor
“I’m not sure if I’m really old fashioned, but when my children were in their two’s and wanted to explore and walk and not sit in a pushchair, I put reins on them so I could steady them upwards if they fell while taking their first few months worth of steps while out and about. If the environment was relatively hazard free like a play park or field etc. I would let them freely wander and explore, and just chase after them. I think a leash allows the child to begin exploring, walking and pausing on a small journey, rather than sitting in a chair and getting bored.”
