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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you're a lazy parent.[/quote]

How is this lazier than a stroller or a carrier?  The positive difference being the child can WALK and actually get some exercise.[/quote]

Wow, you really don't get it. I'm guessing you have a collection of toddler leashes.

The parent is lazy because parenting a child by teaching them to hold your hand and not dart in front of traffic actually takes some effort. [/quote]

NP but I don't think you get it. Some children will run away at any time the have a second of freedom or feel your hand lessen its death grip. Airport security flagged our carry on and when I slid it over to them he took off in a second. Just one example.[/quote]

I was travelling alone with my toddler when i needed to use the bathroom.

As soon as I started to pee, he looked at me smiled, went under the door and started running and laughing.

I yelled at him,tried to stop peeing, pulled up my pants and took off after him.

I left my suitcase and purse in the stall.

Some guy caught him at near the ticket counters by the airport entrance.

We got a monkey backpack after that [/quote]

My children never ran from me like you describe, that's true. I made being with me fun and interesting. I've traveled to meet my husband working overseas with two kids under 3, so I have had plenty of situations like you describe. I suppose it does take some finesse and you have to start early and be consistent, but it can be done. Certainly, a leash is easier if you're not willing to put in the effort.  [/quote]

So, you had an easy child who didn't test boundaries or only did a little (you may think he challenged you, but most likely not) and you feel superior to those who had truly difficult children.

You're like the parent who had only a little difficulty potty training your child acting all smug about your superior parenting skills because you were able to potty train your child who was willing to go along.  I had twins and one was like your child, and one was completely different.  Having two at the same time made me realize how little control parents actually have regarding if the children are cooperative or not.  Same exact parenting style for both children; very different results.  But you go ahead and feel all superior and smug about how good your parenting skills were that you didn't need a backpack leash.  [/quote]

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