[blparent] Leashes (was resource list)

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

So then you're coming on this list as a new member and saying that the vast 
majority of us, who have raised children through toddlerhood to school age 
and beyond, and who used leashes either regularly or occasionally as 
situations arose, are not good parents.  Step carefully, my dear.

Jo Elizabeth

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a 
song."  Maya Angelou

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From: "Amanda Matheny" <mommyzhuuraan at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:44 AM
To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] resource list

> I will never think a leash is okay for a child. A good parent will
> find better ways to keep their kid under control besides restraining
> them wih something like that. Leashes are for animals, not children!
>
> On 5/29/12, Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com> wrote:
>> Sorry, but you may think it's less cruel as your kid gets older and wants
>> more freedom.  The leash isn't to make your child into a dog, it's to 
>> help
>> your child stay near you without holding on his hand every second, while
>> he's young and easily distracted.  Believe me, the leash is far less 
>> cruel
>> than having your kid run off into the street or into some other dangerous
>> situation, or having to keep him glued to your hand when he wants some 
>> room
>>
>> to explore.
>>
>> Jo Elizabeth
>>
>> "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a
>> song."  Maya Angelou
>>
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>> From: "Amanda Matheny" <mommyzhuuraan at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:26 AM
>> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] resource list
>>
>>> Ewww, leashes! I hate when people put their kids on a leash like an
>>> animal! Sorry, but that's just WRONG!
>>>
>>> Just saw that in the list and had to comment. I'm not usually so
>>> bitter about something, but I've seen it before and happen to think
>>> it's cruel.
>>>
>>> On 5/29/12, jan wright <jan.wrightfamily5 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> OK,
>>>> I think I'll start keeping these messages in a file so that  when
>>>> people ask about leashes or harnesses or child locators or bells or
>>>> squeezy spoons, I'll have a listing for them.
>>>> It probably won't be as fancy as someone else's and honestly, it would
>>>> be a good idea to start having such resources on hand: (maybe at the
>>>> nfb website) for blind parents.
>>>> But, until that happens, a good text resource list is a good idea.
>>>> But, before I start: has anyone already done this?????
>>>>
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