Back before I had a child, I had all kinds of crazy ideas in my head about what kind of mom I was going to be. You know, "My kid will never throw tantrums like that in the store" "I will never let my kid do/say/eat that" "Ugh, why are they letting their kid cry like that on an airplane?", stupid, naive thoughts like that. I especially used to judge parents that used the kid leash. I mean, leashes are for dogs, right? You shouldn't do that to your child--it's horrible! Welp, guess who's eating her words. That's right, tonight, I purchased a kid leash.
My almost-two-year-old has decided that he is too cool to ride in his stroller for longer than about 15 minutes, and when he wants out you either have to let him out or run the risk of him crying so hard that he pukes all over himself (a lovely recent development that I would love to know how to squash). SO, as I thought about our upcoming trip to SeaWorld, I began wondering what in the heck are we going to do once Jackson gets sick of sitting in his stroller. Que the kid leash. I'm sure I will get judgmental stares, head shakes, and scowls, but ya know what? I. Do. Not. Care. I would rather stick my kid on a leash than risk him running off and getting lost in a crowd. So there.
What are your thoughts on the kid leash? Cruel and unusual or a necessary toddler accessory?
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I think they're awesome! I totally want one for my kids. Haha! You do what you've gotta do sometimes. I too have eaten my words many times since having kids. When I hear people without kids talking about parenting I just smile and nod.
ReplyDeleteMy little sister liked to run... So my parents definitely had a kid leash :) I figure it's better tying your kid to you, than losing them or having them kidnapped... Or in your case, having him jump into Shamu's tank ;)
ReplyDeleteI saw a 4-year-old on a leash once, hiking along cliffs at a national park. So my opinion is they can be useful and even necessary in certain situations.
ReplyDeleteMy parents used one on my brother. I think they're hilarious and also very useful. I never judge people who use them :)
ReplyDeleteHands down necessary! My daughter would be dead 100 times over living in NYC without one. It is quite literally a life saver! I have zero shame!
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