Yes, I have a 5 yr old daughter. Are you going let your kid just walk aimlessly by themselves??? Maybe try holding their hand instead.Originally Posted by jmmx258
Yes, I have a 5 yr old daughter. Are you going let your kid just walk aimlessly by themselves??? Maybe try holding their hand instead.
No, I have no intention on letting my kid walk around like that. Though, can you honestly say that every second of every day your out with your child, that you can hold his/her hand?
Not trying to start an E-fight in anyway. Just trying to see your views on it. I feel that in several instances, the leash would be a good thing to have.
If we are in a public/crowded area I either have her by the hand or I am watching her. That's part of being a parent, watching over your children. Also she was raised to know how to act when in crowded areas, she knows better than to run off etc. When she was younger, you'd just have to pay more attention. It's really not that hard.
I do understand everything your saying. Obviously we just have different parenting ideas. Now, I do want my son to know not to run off, etc.. However, there's always going to be that chance. Me personally, I'm paranoid about everything as it is, so, I'm very leary to take that chance.
Well if you don't feel confident enough to keep an eye on your child, then more power to you. I just feel that its an unnecessary means of restraint, that should/can be avoided.
It's really not a matter of confidence. I baby sat a lot for my cousin, and I've learned that even the best behave children, can take off in the blink of an eye.
I do believe that I will be a good father, and will be able to take care of my son. I just know that at any point in time, if i so much as look in my wallet, he could take off.
You'll realize with time, that it becomes second nature.
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