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I hate leashes for kids. I think you start teaching your child from day one to respond to your voice and focus on you. Obviously as they age your information and commands become more instructive. I reserve certain words just for instructing my son to pay attention on busy streets and in large crowds...we do not say stop , but rather have a version of red light/green light that has been effective since he was 2. He is 7 now, and he knows when to stay close and when he can have a little more freedom.
Leashes have been popular in Europe for many years. In the mid 80's when I was stationed in the military I saw many mothers and fathers using them. I have to say I met the idea with mixed feelings myself....Much like anything I believe it is how it is used, in conjuction with teaching and explaining what when why and how to the child I believe it can be effective. As a parent I have always talked to my kids about things not just saying no or because I said so - them understaning the reasoning behind things makes a huge difference.
I definitely think this is silly. You should be responsible enough to watch your own child. Yes I do let my kids roam around, but when they get to a certain distance away from me, I call them back in and they listen. Leashes are only good for dogs and even then, if your dog is well trained you don't need a leash for them either!
Here in the Netherlands we have a simple explanation for this occurance:t"Just another American thing./"Ii've never been on a leash and I 've never seen a child on a leash here anywhere, and for some reason, therea's not really an increased rate of child abductions and deaths when compared to the USA.Want kids? -Raise them-. Leashes are for animals.
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