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Child on a leash.
2007-03-21, 3:29 PM #1
I was at the mall today. While shopping, I spotted this. Honestly, I knew these "child-leashes" existed, but I never seen one in public before. So I took this quick snapshot from my camera.

[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/Echoness101/leash.jpg]

So everytime the kid goes off in some direction, the mom gives a soft tug. And, if I can remember, I think that's the father on the right.
Interesting.
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2007-03-21, 3:32 PM #2
Child leashes = lazy parents way of controlling their child. Instead of teaching them to not wander off in public areas, just give a soft tug! I'm sure they'll feel a lot better when they get older and learn that their were tied up like their favorite pet.
Code to the left of him, code to the right of him, code in front of him compil'd and thundered. Programm'd at with shot and $SHELL. Boldly he typed and well. Into the jaws of C. Into the mouth of PERL. Debug'd the 0x258.
2007-03-21, 3:33 PM #3
I wonder if there's a correlation between child leashes and socially dysfunctional teenagers...
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2007-03-21, 3:35 PM #4
Originally posted by JediGandalf:
Child leashes = lazy parents way of controlling their child. Instead of teaching them to not wander off in public areas, just give a soft tug! I'm sure they'll feel a lot better when they get older and learn that their were tied up like their favorite pet.


My grandma makes the argument that when a kid starts running he/she can run off somewhere (like in a road or somewhere else dangerous) in seconds. And that the leash is only for when you are teaching the child to not wander.

*shrug*
2007-03-21, 3:37 PM #5
That looks like it'd be more embarrassing to the parent than to the kid
2007-03-21, 3:39 PM #6
ZOMG! It's training for a generation which will be controlled by a totalitarian government! No more vocal commands! Henceforth it will be sharp inhumane physical freedom manipulation. They'll grow up knowing no means of escape, and expressing themselves freely!

Humm. I wonder if I've predicted the outcome of thread, or just blown it out of proportion. But yes, I've seen them before. Since I live in Utah every family seems to have a set of five. :rolleyes:
My blawgh.
2007-03-21, 3:44 PM #7
I have a better solution. Have the parent push around a large electromagnet, with magnetic harnesses on the kids, and if they get out of control just flip the switch and suddenly you've got them all in hand

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? NOTHING
2007-03-21, 3:45 PM #8
While I wish some people DID keep their children on leashes, it's a stupid idea. It's like baby helmets.
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2007-03-21, 3:50 PM #9
Originally posted by 'Thrawn[numbarz:
;800662']I have a better solution. Have the parent push around a large electromagnet, with magnetic harnesses on the kids, and if they get out of control just flip the switch and suddenly you've got them all in hand

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? NOTHING


People nearby with piercings? Computers?
My blawgh.
2007-03-21, 3:51 PM #10
Is that the Westchester?
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2007-03-21, 4:00 PM #11
Did you at least stop at Johnny Rockets or get free Chinese Samples. Because that's all that mall is good for.
Think while it's still legal.
2007-03-21, 4:03 PM #12
Originally posted by JediGandalf:
Child leashes = lazy parents way of controlling their child. Instead of teaching them to not wander off in public areas, just give a soft tug! I'm sure they'll feel a lot better when they get older and learn that their were tied up like their favorite pet.

My parents used a child lease for me and I'm pretty alright in the head. I don't think it's lazy, it's like having them strapped into a stroller - kind of a training tool if you will. Have you tried to reason with a two year old? You can try teaching them all you can to stay close and not to wander off, but if the child sees something shiney, chances are the parents' warnings go right out the window. The little buggers are fast too. I was watching a former student of mine's three year old and I swear - I blinked and the room was destroyed and he was trying to chew through a bottle of white-out.
"Ford, you're turning into a penguin. Stop it."
2007-03-21, 4:16 PM #13
Those things are fairly common in the UK. I don't see what the fuss is about?
2007-03-21, 4:30 PM #14
FEELING LIKE A KID ON A LEASH
FEELING LIKE I HAVE NO RELEASE
the idiot is the person who follows the idiot and your not following me your insulting me your following the path of a idiot so that makes you the idiot - LC Tusken
2007-03-21, 4:31 PM #15
I dunno. I was raised on the fact that if I wandered about or did wrong, I got the fear of God put in by mom/dad. I start wandering around and the next thing, I hear is a bellowing voice "BRANDON CLINE YOU COME RIGHT BACK HERE!" I zipped back to mom faster than a fatty to a burger.
Code to the left of him, code to the right of him, code in front of him compil'd and thundered. Programm'd at with shot and $SHELL. Boldly he typed and well. Into the jaws of C. Into the mouth of PERL. Debug'd the 0x258.
2007-03-21, 4:57 PM #16
Does no one realise its a really good way of not losing your kid in a really busy crowd of shoppers? (It doesn't look all that busy in the photo but my point still stands)
/fluffle
2007-03-21, 6:05 PM #17
Jedigandalf, yeah, but if parents did that now, "OMG CALL SOCIAL SERVICES!"
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2007-03-21, 6:19 PM #18
Originally posted by Sats:
Does no one realise its a really good way of not losing your kid in a really busy crowd of shoppers? (It doesn't look all that busy in the photo but my point still stands)


True but we're thinking of the long term here. If having a child getting lost in a large crowd is your only concern, having them hold hands with the parent is just as effective as a leash. If have multiple kids, have them hold each other's hand.

...However, I personally believe in the use a cattle prod. Not only will it keep them in line, it provides a good stress release :)
The cake is a lie... THE CAKE IS A LIE!!!!!
2007-03-21, 6:23 PM #19
Originally posted by Sats:
Does no one realise its a really good way of not losing your kid in a really busy crowd of shoppers? (It doesn't look all that busy in the photo but my point still stands)

There's another instrument that's 100% free and is built right in! It's called the hand. You use it to grasp the child's hand or other part of the body to keep the child within 3 ft. of you where the child should be.

Edit: Savage! :argh:
Code to the left of him, code to the right of him, code in front of him compil'd and thundered. Programm'd at with shot and $SHELL. Boldly he typed and well. Into the jaws of C. Into the mouth of PERL. Debug'd the 0x258.
2007-03-21, 6:48 PM #20
Originally posted by JediGandalf:
There's another instrument that's 100% free and is built right in! It's called the hand. You use it to grasp the child's hand or other part of the body to keep the child within 3 ft. of you where the child should be.


I know a couple with a young child who used a leash, and it wasn't about lazy parenting--the child actually preferred it. The leash gave her a little more freedom to move around, while still keeping her safe.
2007-03-21, 7:31 PM #21
Originally posted by SavageX378:
True but we're thinking of the long term here. If having a child getting lost in a large crowd is your only concern, having them hold hands with the parent is just as effective as a leash. If have multiple kids, have them hold each other's hand.

...However, I personally believe in the use a cattle prod. Not only will it keep them in line, it provides a good stress release :)

It doesn't work for some kids though. Some children squirm and bite your hand until they can get away...and when they succeed, they're off. (I'm talking about mostly younger kids here, btw. I don't think a 5 year old should really be on a leash. >_>)
"Ford, you're turning into a penguin. Stop it."
2007-03-21, 7:36 PM #22
Originally posted by Phantom-Seraph:
People nearby with piercings? Computers?


:downs:
2007-03-21, 7:52 PM #23
Originally posted by quesadilla_red:
It doesn't work for some kids though. Some children squirm and bite your hand until they can get away...and when they succeed, they're off. (I'm talking about mostly younger kids here, btw. I don't think a 5 year old should really be on a leash. >_>)


Super glue usually solves that.
The cake is a lie... THE CAKE IS A LIE!!!!!
2007-03-21, 8:07 PM #24
They should have put a choke chain on him.
2007-03-21, 8:28 PM #25
You always feel like a moron when someone grabs you by a choke chain.

I know cause I wear one. I need to stop losing bets.
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2007-03-21, 9:18 PM #26
Originally posted by quesadilla_red:
It doesn't work for some kids though. Some children squirm and bite your hand until they can get away...and when they succeed, they're off. (I'm talking about mostly younger kids here, btw. I don't think a 5 year old should really be on a leash. >_>)

If that is the case, then the kid obviously does not fear the parent at all and this will be more prevalent later in life.

Fear brings obedience, always.
Code to the left of him, code to the right of him, code in front of him compil'd and thundered. Programm'd at with shot and $SHELL. Boldly he typed and well. Into the jaws of C. Into the mouth of PERL. Debug'd the 0x258.
2007-03-21, 9:26 PM #27
Originally posted by Wolfy:
FEELING LIKE A KID ON A LEASH
FEELING LIKE I HAVE NO RELEASE
Sweet, a Korn reference1111111111! That's almost as cool as a Linkin Park reference!!!!!!!!!!!!! #!!
2007-03-21, 9:30 PM #28
I NO!!!11111111
the idiot is the person who follows the idiot and your not following me your insulting me your following the path of a idiot so that makes you the idiot - LC Tusken
2007-03-21, 9:32 PM #29
:neckbeard:

SOmeone needs 2 make a Creed or Limp Bizkit reference!!!!!!!!$$$$$$$$$$$
2007-03-21, 9:37 PM #30
CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHER?
TO THE PLA-NO, WAIT, CUZ I'M ON A LEASH
the idiot is the person who follows the idiot and your not following me your insulting me your following the path of a idiot so that makes you the idiot - LC Tusken
2007-03-21, 10:14 PM #31
Ya know, having a leash at such a young age isn't that bad because when he gets married, he'll have a ball and chain :)
The cake is a lie... THE CAKE IS A LIE!!!!!
2007-03-21, 10:22 PM #32
Originally posted by JediGandalf:
Fear brings obedience, always.


hehe how Machievellian.

better to be universally feared than universally liked. or some such.
Fincham: Where are you going?
Me: I have no idea
Fincham: I meant where are you sitting. This wasn't an existential question.
2007-03-22, 1:14 AM #33
Originally posted by Wuss:
I know a couple with a young child who used a leash, and it wasn't about lazy parenting--the child actually preferred it. The leash gave her a little more freedom to move around, while still keeping her safe.


Agreed, I vaguely remember my parents using a leash occasionally with me. As a child who wants to run around and have more freedom, you can do that and have your own space without having to cling on to a parents hand. I'd also like to point out this wasn't because I was such a rebel I would resist if someone held my hand :P

I think I remember having it when we went to London, exciting new place for a young kid, loads of new and interesting things all around but one you really don't want to let a kid loose in on his own...It just gives a little more freedom for the kid. Of course using as an actual restraining method is a bit silly...
/fluffle
2007-03-22, 7:23 AM #34
I wore a batman cape in public.

In fact I still do.l

I AM THE DARK KNIGHT.
Epstein didn't kill himself.
2007-03-22, 8:15 AM #35
Video games and "rock" music doesnt cause violence in children. its leashes.
The tips at the end of shoelaces are called "aglets". Their true purpose is sinister.
2007-03-22, 8:22 AM #36
I don't see anything wrong about that idea. Hell, even a lot of annoying teenagers should be kept on leashes. Or be smacked by them.
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2007-03-22, 1:47 PM #37
:downswords:
2007-03-22, 5:30 PM #38
i love you rob
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2007-03-22, 5:36 PM #39
Originally posted by JediGandalf:
Child leashes = lazy parents way of controlling their child. Instead of teaching them to not wander off in public areas, just give a soft tug! I'm sure they'll feel a lot better when they get older and learn that their were tied up like their favorite pet.


Try being a mom carting around 3 young children while shopping. My mother had to use something to restrain us, it is really the only way.
2007-03-22, 6:28 PM #40
Originally posted by Trigger Happy Chewie:
Try being a mom carting around 3 young children while shopping. My mother had to use something to restrain us, it is really the only way.

My sister and I weren't exactly angel children and did our fair share of wandering. But a firm and and stringent voice made us not wander too far. I saw this mom and her kid cross this street to school today. The kid started to wander a little bit. Mom grabbed her so fast and basically laid it into the kid not to wander like that. I dunno, maybe I'm old school when it comes to what I think parents should do.
Code to the left of him, code to the right of him, code in front of him compil'd and thundered. Programm'd at with shot and $SHELL. Boldly he typed and well. Into the jaws of C. Into the mouth of PERL. Debug'd the 0x258.
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