What is the wierdest thing

[Pandora]

I choose to watch shorty...:shrug:

we went to the fair, and he held my hand the whole time...

Shorty is older. Bob's son is young and may find walking a challenge at this stage without having to walk with one hand raised for any length of time.

BTW, good of you to hold his hand. I was complimented coming out of the grocery store once for holding my son's hand. An old man said, parents just don't do that as often as they should. Only takes a few seconds for a child to become a victim of some sicko in the world or have an accident.

 

[itsbob]

I choose to watch shorty...:shrug:

we went to the fair, and he held my hand the whole time...

You can't be suggesting that the parents that have lost their children were ALL bad parents.. that they weren't watching their kids?

And I'm not suggesting EVERYONE use a harness.. but I think it's childish to make fun of the ones that do. Most of us in here are intelligent adults that can make intelligent decisions about OUR kids.

 

[mainman]

Shorty is older. Bob's son is young and may find walking a challenge at this stage without having to walk with one hand raised for any length of time.

BTW, good of you to hold his hand. I was complimented coming out of the grocery store once for holding my son's hand. An old man said, parents just don't do that as often as they should. Only takes a few seconds for a child to become a victim of some sicko in the world or have an accident.

You can't be suggesting that the parents that have lost their children were ALL bad parents.. that they weren't watching their kids?

And I'm not suggesting EVERYONE use a harness.. but I think it's childish to make fun of the ones that do. Most of us in here are intelligent adults that can make intelligent decisions about OUR kids.

I don't wanna get into a statistical debate with you over who is a good parent and who is not a good parent, but how can someone snatch your kid if you are watching him? Unless you are a punk #####, and you let someone take him while you have your peepers on him or her... Keeping an eye on your kid is in effect a harness..:shrug: I just never had the desire to rope him up...

 

[desertrat]

You can't be suggesting that the parents that have lost their children were ALL bad parents.. that they weren't watching their kids?

And I'm not suggesting EVERYONE use a harness.. but I think it's childish to make fun of the ones that do. Most of us in here are intelligent adults that can make intelligent decisions about OUR kids.

I can't even count the times I've seen kids suddenly dash as soon as they get out of a store. Right across the crosswalk. Like they know the parent(s) have their arms full. A leash would save everyone a potentially bad day there.

 

[Cowgirl]

I don't wanna get into a statistical debate with you over who is a good parent and who is not a good parent, but how can someone snatch your kid if you are watching him? Unless you are a punk #####, and you let someone take him while you have your peepers on him or her... Keeping an eye on your kid is in effect a harness..:shrug: I just never had the desire to rope him up...

Just for ####s and giggles....say a parent is out with a 1 year old in a stroller and a 2 year old walking and holding the parent's hand. Parent has to stop to tend to 1 year old, and lets go of 2 year old's had for a second. The 2 year old sees something really cool and darts after it. What is the parent going to do? Leave the 1 year old in the stroller and run after 2 year old? Try to run with the stroller and fight through the crowd? That's a situation where a leash would be beneficial.


:shrug:

 

[bohman]

How is it any different My dog doesn't need a leash and either do my children. I guess people forget about discipline and just blame everything on ADD.

I dare you to find me a well-disciplined 2 year old. Some are better than others, sure, but any 2 year old is apt to start running whenever they feel like it.

FWIW, we've never considered putting one on my daughter under normal circumstances, but she is tethered when we are on the boat. Gives us an extra measure of safety in an evironment where a mistake could be a disaster. If I felt it were necessary at a mall, fair, etc., I'd do it and the hell with what other people think.

 

[BS Gal]

She was not part of the group running the program. She was a by-stander like everyone else.

The reason I threw the race card out there, my friend said she was making comments, some of which were race related. I believe this whole thing was started because of race, simply put. The kids were not jumping, screaming, yelling or hanging on the fence, they were simple standing there watching.

And for everyone else complaining about the "leashes" for kids. I have one for my 1 year old. It is a back pack harness, OMG doggie shaped! I only use it when we go for walks in the neighborhood just in case she lets go my hand I don't want her to run in front of a car. My daughter has borrowed it for my grand daughter who absolutely hates the stroller. She used it at the fair, and my grand daughter was much better behaved than if she had used the stroller and had her screaming all day to get out! Everyone is can have their own opinions, just like azzholes, everyone has one. I see nothing wrong with it.

Wait. You have a 1 year old and a grand-daughter?????

 

[Pandora]

Wait. You have a 1 year old and a grand-daughter?????

I had to re-read that post because, for a second there, I thought that was my neighbor.

My neighbor is 42-43 and has a 2 year old son and her daughter has a 2 year old son.

 

[desertrat]

Wait. You have a 1 year old and a grand-daughter?????

Come on now, how old was **** when ****** was born? Not that much diifferent. For me I mean.

 

[BadGirl]

Wait. You have a 1 year old and a grand-daughter?????

Hey, now! Bob has a 20 month old son AND a 14 month old grandson. There is a 21 year age difference between the oldest and the youngest of Bob's children. :whew:

 

[Chain729]

Three words: Maryland Leash Law. Honestly, I wish it applied to more than just dogs.

 

[BS Gal]

Hey, now! Bob has a 20 month old son AND a 14 month old grandson. There is a 21 year age difference between the oldest and the youngest of Bob's children. :whew:

Yeah. I thought about that after DR posted. Actually, our situation isn't that different. I'd smack myself if I could.

 

[desertrat]

Yeah. I thought about that after DR posted. Actually, our situation isn't that different. I'd smack myself if I could.

Except the for the common demoninator.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

Hey, now! Bob has a 20 month old son AND a 14 month old grandson. There is a 21 year age difference between the oldest and the youngest of Bob's children. :whew:

YES! I have a 20 month old, an 18 year old, and a 21 year old. I have a 2 year old granddaughter and another on the way. It's not as uncommon as you may think. My youngest was a very welcome surprise, and I can't imagine life without her. Anyone gonna send me red for this too?

 

[itsbob]

YES! I have a 20 month old, an 18 year old, and a 21 year old. I have a 2 year old granddaughter and another on the way. It's not as uncommon as you may think. My youngest was a very welcome surprise, and I can't imagine life without her. Anyone gonna send me red for this too?

Would you agree being a 40 (something) year old parent was a lot easier than being a 20 year old parent??

 

[BS Gal]

YES! I have a 20 month old, an 18 year old, and a 21 year old. I have a 2 year old granddaughter and another on the way. It's not as uncommon as you may think. My youngest was a very welcome surprise, and I can't imagine life without her. Anyone gonna send me red for this too?

I would not have the energy for a 20 month old at this point in my life......Good for you!

 

[SoMDGirl42]

Would you agree being a 40 (something) year old parent was a lot easier than being a 20 year old parent??

It is easier in some regards. I think I have more patience. I know they grow up so fast, so I think I spend more time just enjoying every moment. I'm not saving pennies to buy milk and diapers at 40 like I was at 20. However, I do remember having more energy at 20 to keep up with a toddler! I wouldn't change it for the world!

What's your opinion? Do you spend everyday explaining to people that your son is your son but your grandson is your grandson? Sometimes it drives me crazy!

 

[SoMDGirl42]

I would not have the energy for a 20 month old at this point in my life......Good for you!

Everyone told me it would either keep me young, or kill me. I like to think it's keeping me young and not killing me young!

 

[nachomama]

I will admit, I bought a "leash" when I took my kids to OC. My oldest was 5 at the time and my youngest was 2 years old. I got it for my two-year old, because I wanted to give her a little more freedom on the boardwalk. Believe me, it was more of a pain in my butt than anything. People walking between us, her trying to take it off, etc. The thing never even made it back home, I threw it away.

My kids all hated the stroller. I had a Little Tykes wagon (one with the high sides) that I took everywhere - the boardwalk, the fair, even the mall. I had no problem with them sitting in the wagon, and the wagon wheels didn't get hung up on the freaking electric cords and mats they have laying all over the place at the fair.

And I NEVER took my kids to the fair until they were at least 3. They don't remember it, and you can't enjoy yourself. To me, it's pointless, but that's my opinion. When they were in the baby shows, I took them for that and left.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

Itsbob, when is your sons b-day? Sounds like our kids are very near the same age. And if you don't mind my asking, how young are you?