| 162. Cell phones didn't exist when I was using one. |
| -Keeping your child on a leash |
bob_weaver |
Jul-04-08 02:39 PM |
#0 |
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But, where's the... |
whistler162 |
Jul-04-08 02:45 PM |
#1 |
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Wal-Mart's junk food aisle. |
HypnoToad |
Jul-04-08 02:46 PM |
#2 |
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"Toddler Tethers" are useful and sensible! Mothers know this but may become intimated.. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:36 PM |
#33 |
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You mean the rope kind or the electric collars they use to keep dogs in the yard? |
JVS |
Jul-04-08 02:48 PM |
#3 |
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Choke chain, dude. |
primate1 |
Jul-04-08 02:52 PM |
# |
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What? The two answers above show a true lack of understanding. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:39 PM |
#34 |
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We're joking. |
primate1 |
Jul-04-08 07:37 PM |
#58 |
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Please use the sarcasm icon or something. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 01:16 AM |
#91 |
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If you can't figure out if what we were saying was serious or not based on what we were saying alone |
primate1 |
Jul-05-08 11:22 AM |
#135 |
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Sorry, I should have said something more kind. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 06:06 PM |
#157 |
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umm...... |
harmonicon |
Jul-04-08 08:01 PM |
#61 |
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Get back to me when you're a parent or grandparent... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:38 AM |
#108 |
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On a serious note, whatever happened to holding the kid's hand? |
primate1 |
Jul-05-08 11:23 AM |
#136 |
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Of course, that is an option. But if you are talking about a wiggly child... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 06:10 PM |
#158 |
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Um.... primate1 isn't 13 years old. |
PeaceNikki |
Jul-06-08 02:14 AM |
#181 |
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Nope, I'm a whole decade older than that, and I have no kids. |
primate1 |
Jul-06-08 07:55 AM |
#183 |
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I have some mixed feelings. |
Kerrytravelers |
Jul-04-08 02:49 PM |
#4 |
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People find themselves worn out with only ONE active child, Kerrytravelers. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:43 PM |
#35 |
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My post wasn't at all argumentative. |
Kerrytravelers |
Jul-04-08 06:59 PM |
#41 |
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OK, Kerry. I'm sorry -- but this is one of my hot button issues... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:04 PM |
#44 |
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No need to apologize. I just wanted my response to be clear so I wasn't misunderstood, as I thought |
Kerrytravelers |
Jul-04-08 07:09 PM |
#47 |
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Thanks, Kerry... I know you are a helpful and understanding person. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:12 PM |
#50 |
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huh? |
harmonicon |
Jul-04-08 08:04 PM |
#64 |
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Harmonicon in the UK, that law is relatively recent. It was made law because small children were... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 12:51 AM |
#88 |
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Free the leash kids!! |
PeaceNikki |
Jul-04-08 02:51 PM |
#5 |
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And that's the first place murderous child molesters look. |
HypnoToad |
Jul-04-08 02:52 PM |
#7 |
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These days, it is more important to be in control of the under three year old crowd... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:45 PM |
#36 |
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We call it a "Toddler Tether" and it saves lives, believe me. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:08 PM |
#24 |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Jul-05-08 01:53 AM |
#96 |
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My oldest son did that once. Scared the bejeebers out of me. |
redwitch |
Jul-05-08 08:05 AM |
#121 |
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That's EXACTLY what mine did! |
Karenina |
Jul-05-08 09:18 AM |
#125 |
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Gee! Thanks to both of you for posting something sane here! |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 06:20 PM |
#160 |
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If they can't go out without being on a leash |
Inchworm |
Jul-04-08 02:51 PM |
#6 |
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Not necessarily |
lizziegrace |
Jul-04-08 03:26 PM |
#9 |
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I can't answer this without being called mean |
Inchworm |
Jul-04-08 05:18 PM |
#18 |
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Let's just say we agree that we don't agree |
lizziegrace |
Jul-04-08 05:46 PM |
#23 |
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Three babies under the age of two? |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 06:18 PM |
#26 |
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One set of twins nt |
GRLMGC |
Jul-04-08 06:22 PM |
#28 |
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agreed |
Inchworm |
Jul-04-08 07:00 PM |
#43 |
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LizzieGrace, bravo for your mother! I was in a similar situation and used one of these devices... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:27 PM |
#29 |
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My youngest could do a disappearing act in no time at all. |
China_cat |
Jul-04-08 04:53 PM |
#12 |
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no, but you can use a stroller |
Inchworm |
Jul-04-08 05:20 PM |
#19 |
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Inchworm, do you have a child or have you babysat for any? I suggest you may find |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:33 PM |
#31 |
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I've been around kids all my life |
Inchworm |
Jul-04-08 06:59 PM |
#42 |
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Well, I'm just recalling some difficult memories of being alone with my two kids... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:06 PM |
#45 |
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OK smarty pants |
MrsMatt |
Jul-04-08 08:59 PM |
#74 |
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MrsMatt -- I wish I could give you the one in my purse. You are lucky -- please, please... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 01:21 AM |
#92 |
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I am glad you got to him in time. |
Inchworm |
Jul-05-08 06:28 PM |
#163 |
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Some people just don't have that luxury. |
China_cat |
Jul-05-08 06:21 AM |
#116 |
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can't tell you how many times I have seen the big luxury stroller, empty |
yellowdogintexas |
Jul-05-08 01:14 PM |
#148 |
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Thanks, China_Cat. I agree with you completely after raising my own two kids |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:30 PM |
#30 |
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Absolutely disagree. |
Left Is Write |
Jul-04-08 05:02 PM |
#13 |
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no wai! |
Inchworm |
Jul-04-08 05:21 PM |
#20 |
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Confined, trouble-free...EXPENSIVE |
China_cat |
Jul-05-08 06:24 AM |
#117 |
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Same with strollers... |
LanternWaste |
Jul-05-08 01:49 PM |
#153 |
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I think its funny |
GRLMGC |
Jul-04-08 02:52 PM |
#8 |
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Never used one on my kid. |
davsand |
Jul-04-08 03:29 PM |
#10 |
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You're right. My mileage DOES vary. The "Toddler Tether" was absolutely necessary. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:55 PM |
#37 |
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I'm with you, Radio Lady. |
Left Is Write |
Jul-04-08 08:02 PM |
#62 |
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I have to go with Laura on this one... |
bezdomny |
Jul-04-08 08:03 PM |
#63 |
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If your kids are all grown now.....and I believe you are older than *I* am..... |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 08:11 PM |
#67 |
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There weren't? I used to have a MAD book that featured a cartoon parody of superstores. |
Left Is Write |
Jul-04-08 08:19 PM |
#68 |
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Well, that proves it then if you saw it in a cartoon-book-mazagine...... |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 08:40 PM |
#71 |
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Sorry, your math is off. A super store would be any store with either multiple aisles or multiple |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 01:35 AM |
#94 |
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"Judgmental?" Would that be because I have some standards of behavior for kids? |
davsand |
Jul-04-08 09:21 PM |
#78 |
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I used one once, on WannaBe, in DisneyWorld. |
MrsGrumpy |
Jul-05-08 11:51 AM |
#143 |
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I would have done it in a heartbeat if I had the kind of kid that needed it |
yellowdogintexas |
Jul-05-08 01:10 PM |
#147 |
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One of these times where I wish I could recommend a reply n/t |
TK421 |
Jul-05-08 09:31 PM |
#179 |
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Other: Funny when it's not you. |
DarkTirade |
Jul-04-08 03:40 PM |
#11 |
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It shouldn't take the place of attentive parenting |
mutley_r_us |
Jul-04-08 05:12 PM |
#14 |
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Nothing should take the place of attentive parenting, of course. |
Left Is Write |
Jul-04-08 08:09 PM |
#66 |
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I think those people have either never had kids |
mutley_r_us |
Jul-04-08 08:48 PM |
#72 |
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I ALWAYS look down on parents who do this to their kid(s). eom |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 05:14 PM |
#15 |
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... and I hope you keep your feelings to yourself. See my other posts. n/t |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:56 PM |
#40 |
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How nice to know that you look down on me for keeping my kids safe. |
Left Is Write |
Jul-04-08 08:07 PM |
#65 |
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Apples and Oranges |
aeon |
Jul-04-08 11:04 PM |
#84 |
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You are so incorrect it's pitiful. But I digress. Check further for how your brilliant deductive |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:18 AM |
#104 |
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step 2, human barking collars |
DS1 |
Jul-04-08 05:15 PM |
#16 |
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No leash for my kid. |
Bassic |
Jul-04-08 05:16 PM |
#17 |
| -
Other... |
Withywindle |
Jul-04-08 05:41 PM |
#21 |
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My nightmare using a lease and harness |
sandsavage |
Jul-04-08 05:45 PM |
#22 |
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Thanks for sharing that important story. |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 06:16 PM |
#25 |
| -
I'm 69 years old and have the opposite history. Two kids under three and no husband. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 06:22 PM |
#27 |
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HA! I had two kids under the age of three and "no husband"...... |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 06:34 PM |
#32 |
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You were lucky, that's all. What about seat restraints? Did/do you consider those |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:11 PM |
#48 |
| -
Yep, I was d*mn lucky......nor was I stupid |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 07:46 PM |
#60 |
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The only sensible solution is to raise free-range children. |
deucemagnet |
Jul-04-08 06:55 PM |
#38 |
| -
Ha ha....... |
Mind_your_head |
Jul-04-08 06:56 PM |
#39 |
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That's funny. I do have a friend who was the subject of another very long thread... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:15 PM |
#52 |
| -
Well, if euthaniasia is absolutely out of the question, so be it. |
Orsino |
Jul-04-08 07:07 PM |
#46 |
| -
What? Don't bring that cultural stuff to the DU or you'll get bashed! |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:16 PM |
#53 |
| -
I personally have seen a woman carry her dog and walk her child on a leash |
MrScorpio |
Jul-04-08 07:12 PM |
#49 |
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Probably the dog was lighter and didn't wiggle as much? |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:20 PM |
#54 |
| -
other: tacky, poor parenting, ridiculous, and STUPID |
PittPoliSci |
Jul-04-08 07:14 PM |
#51 |
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You have the right to appear dumb, superficial, judgemental... and worse. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:21 PM |
#55 |
| -
and apparently, you have the right to treat your children like animals. |
PittPoliSci |
Jul-05-08 01:20 PM |
#150 |
| -
Wow, she really gets around. |
HypnoToad |
Jul-04-08 07:24 PM |
#56 |
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Checking her lack of a "rack"? Naw... he just likes to compliment her on that sassy "RED"one! |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-04-08 07:32 PM |
#57 |
| -
with my attention span |
carlyhippy |
Jul-04-08 09:04 PM |
#75 |
| -
Eff that. Veal crate all the way. |
AchtungToddler |
Jul-04-08 07:45 PM |
#59 |
| -
Very sensible at Disney World |
Lorien |
Jul-04-08 08:21 PM |
#69 |
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Very sensible in many situations -- big stores, fun fairs, near a body of water (pool or lake), |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 01:30 AM |
#93 |
| -
Sometimes I couldn't find the parents right away |
Lorien |
Jul-05-08 08:34 PM |
#173 |
| -
Only time I ever used one. |
Midlodemocrat |
Jul-05-08 09:22 AM |
#126 |
| -
I knew you were going to post in this thread |
sasquatch |
Jul-05-08 11:28 AM |
#137 |
| -
I never heard of a kid being stolen at Disney World |
Lorien |
Jul-05-08 08:23 PM |
#172 |
| -
Should be the law. I can't count the number of times . . . |
papapi |
Jul-04-08 08:24 PM |
#70 |
| -
I had my 2 kids on those leash things in the mall of america |
carlyhippy |
Jul-04-08 08:56 PM |
#73 |
| -
I think if you have too many children that you can't control |
Engi |
Jul-04-08 09:05 PM |
#76 |
| -
Fabulous answer... posted by a true lover of childhood and its challenges. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:28 AM |
#106 |
| -
Saw a cute monkey one today at Cedar Point. The tail was the lead, |
OurVotesCount-Ohio |
Jul-04-08 09:11 PM |
#77 |
| -
Adorable! You must have seen something like this one! Thanks for your comments, too. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 01:58 AM |
#98 |
| -
That's the one RL. The little boy looked so cute |
OurVotesCount-Ohio |
Jul-05-08 07:57 AM |
#120 |
| -
I was told that was to be my fate. |
bikebloke |
Jul-04-08 09:48 PM |
#79 |
| -
What can I say? |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 01:59 AM |
#99 |
| -
Just another example of how stupid and worthless most people are. |
JanMichael |
Jul-04-08 09:51 PM |
#80 |
| -
Sometimes necessary, but not optimal |
Saint Etienne17 |
Jul-04-08 10:52 PM |
#81 |
| -
I've never met a saint with whom I didn't agree. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:22 AM |
#105 |
| -
It should be a law. |
Fox Mulder |
Jul-04-08 10:57 PM |
#82 |
| -
Slippery Slope -- What Next? Tied to a Tree? |
aeon |
Jul-04-08 11:00 PM |
#83 |
| -
oy...twins are difficult and run in opposite directions...their safety is paramount |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Jul-04-08 11:24 PM |
#87 |
| -
I used to substitute teach in kindergartens... 12-15 of the buggers running all over the place |
bezdomny |
Jul-05-08 06:50 PM |
#167 |
| -
When I was a day care aide, we used these. Not a leash, exactly, |
mycritters2 |
Jul-05-08 08:54 PM |
#175 |
| -
Please, aeon. We've had to endure 14 posts over the past two years. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:13 AM |
#102 |
| -
My youngest is almost 37. |
China_cat |
Jul-05-08 06:20 PM |
#159 |
| -
Kids should be kept in dank communal kennels |
GoPsUx |
Jul-04-08 11:16 PM |
#85 |
| -
I prefer my children free range. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Jul-05-08 01:01 PM |
#146 |
| -
I have 16 month old twin grandsons and I watch them while mommy works...I could use them |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Jul-04-08 11:19 PM |
#86 |
| -
You can purchase these devices in a lot of places. I carry one in my car and frequently put it in |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:36 AM |
#107 |
| -
real liberal around here I see |
Real_Talk |
Jul-05-08 12:53 AM |
#89 |
| -
Gee, Real_Talk... short post count. Who's obese? What did you say? |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:16 AM |
#103 |
| -
who cares how many posts i have |
Real_Talk |
Jul-05-08 10:35 AM |
#134 |
| -
Real_Talk, I apologize. This thread has brought out the worst... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 06:32 PM |
#164 |
| -
Umm, s/he was agreeing with you. And snarking about low post counts |
mycritters2 |
Jul-05-08 08:55 PM |
#176 |
| -
Sensible AND fun! |
Whoa_Nelly |
Jul-05-08 01:06 AM |
#90 |
| -
To the people who voted "Sensible," I ask: |
bob_weaver |
Jul-05-08 01:50 AM |
#95 |
| -
Bob, everyone has their limit. These devices are only used as needed by the people who feel they |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:04 AM |
#100 |
| -
they'll chase cars :eyeroll: |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Jul-05-08 09:23 AM |
#127 |
| -
The day you finally take off the diaper, what's going to happen? |
MrsMatt |
Jul-05-08 01:29 PM |
#152 |
| -
By the time the leash comes off |
China_cat |
Jul-05-08 06:23 PM |
#161 |
| -
Take the child firmly by the hand or use a stroller. |
LibDemAlways |
Jul-05-08 01:54 AM |
#97 |
| -
So we're back where we started. No worries... |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 02:09 AM |
#101 |
| -
I vote fashionable |
FloridaJudy |
Jul-05-08 02:48 AM |
#109 |
| -
You PAID for your child? What was the final bid? If you think I'm kidding, see this recent story: |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 03:28 AM |
#112 |
| -
Actually, I was counting the costs..... |
FloridaJudy |
Jul-05-08 03:59 AM |
#113 |
| -
This thread is the most fucked up thing I've seen in quite some time. |
JackBeck |
Jul-05-08 02:55 AM |
#110 |
| -
Please explain. Did you vote in the poll? Yes? Then support or defend your position. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 03:20 AM |
#111 |
| -
Yes I did vote in the poll. |
JackBeck |
Jul-05-08 04:06 AM |
#114 |
| -
I got it. You don't want to use a tether on your kid. Message understood. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 06:35 PM |
#165 |
| -
It is, once again, teh awesomeness. |
Midlodemocrat |
Jul-05-08 09:28 AM |
#129 |
| -
I have to view in a different browser or log off for it to get to turbo-awesome status |
DS1 |
Jul-05-08 11:35 AM |
#138 |
| -
LOL. But, it's worth it, dude. Totally. |
Midlodemocrat |
Jul-05-08 11:40 AM |
#141 |
| -
Oh, it is teh awesome. |
JackBeck |
Jul-05-08 12:47 PM |
#144 |
| -
Midlodemocrat, what does "the awesomeness" mean? |
Audio_Al |
Jul-05-08 05:41 PM |
#156 |
| -
Let's break it down. Awesome first recorded 1598; colloquial sense of "excellent" is from 1980. |
PeaceNikki |
Jul-06-08 02:09 AM |
#180 |
| -
Midlodemocrat, I have messaged the admins on this one. |
Radio_Lady |
Jul-05-08 06:47 PM |
#166 |
| -
I think the problem is that dog leashes were invented first |
dotcosm |
Jul-05-08 04:21 AM |
#115 |
| -
Ambivalent, really...see it as pretty awful as a concept but also admirable as a pretty good idea |
ForrestGump |
Jul-05-08 06:28 AM |
#118 |
| -
hitching posts? How unproductive is that? |
DS1 |
Jul-05-08 11:38 AM |
#140 |
| -
None of the above: I think they're a bad idea... |
Chan790 |
Jul-05-08 07:35 AM |
#119 |
| -
we had a leash - mom's angry glare |
datasuspect |
Jul-05-08 08:53 AM |
#122 |
| -
Ayup. |
PeaceNikki |
Jul-05-08 08:57 AM |
#123 |
| -
I wtach my twin grandson toddlers while my daughter works...I want these safety harnesses |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Jul-05-08 09:27 AM |
#128 |
| -
it keeps one hand free to carry the |
CreekDog |
Jul-05-08 09:14 AM |
#124 |
| -
I have twins...i need a wine steward |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Jul-05-08 09:28 AM |
#130 |
| -
Tether them to the cart, make them pull you around the store! |
flvegan |
Jul-05-08 09:31 AM |
#131 |
| -
My Mother In Law bought us one of these after our eldest was born |
new_beawr |
Jul-05-08 09:35 AM |
#132 |
| -
Here's why I don't like them |
PeaceNikki |
Jul-05-08 09:46 AM |
#133 |
| -
that and people need to get off their goddamned cell phones and watch their little mutants |
datasuspect |
Jul-05-08 11:37 AM |
#139 |
| -
Cell phones didn't exist when I was using one. |
China_cat |
Jul-05-08 06:25 PM |
#162 |
| -
I am reading through this and shaking my head. |
MrsGrumpy |
Jul-05-08 11:47 AM |
#142 |
| -
Some kids need a parent leash. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Jul-05-08 12:53 PM |
#145 |
| -
Do those parents pick up after their kids? |
terrya |
Jul-05-08 01:18 PM |
#149 |
| -
another vote for "sensible" |
musette_sf |
Jul-05-08 01:29 PM |
#151 |
| -
Tethers for toddlers are quite common in Britain. I never used one |
mnhtnbb |
Jul-05-08 02:26 PM |
#154 |
| -
When my kids were little I used something called my hand to keep them with me... |
likesmountains 52 |
Jul-05-08 03:05 PM |
#155 |
| -
Hey - if you can get the kid to go for it - do it |
Taverner |
Jul-05-08 06:56 PM |
#168 |
| -
I think they should be mandatory at my local National Park |
AZDemDist6 |
Jul-05-08 07:04 PM |
#169 |
| -
there's nothing wrong with it |
Skittles |
Jul-05-08 08:06 PM |
#170 |
| -
Stupid. If you need a leash, you might as well have a border collie to herd the child. |
triguy46 |
Jul-05-08 08:22 PM |
#171 |
| -
I don't have kids (but the beagle's a runner, if that helps!), so maybe I should |
mycritters2 |
Jul-05-08 08:46 PM |
#174 |
| -
I voted fashionable just because it sounds a bit sadistic..... |
TK421 |
Jul-05-08 09:21 PM |
#177 |
| -
It would sure make it more difficult to kidnap a small child. |
ThinkBlue1966 |
Jul-05-08 09:30 PM |
#178 |
| -
have 3 boy-2 no problem without, the third-god help us |
dembotoz |
Jul-06-08 06:30 AM |
#182 |
| -
Locking. |
Call Me Wesley |
Jul-06-08 08:33 AM |
#184 |
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