[blparent] Leashes (was resource list)

[Veronica Smith]

I don't think she meant it like that.  You said it yourself, she is a new
member and  and new to motherhood, she is here to gather info and info is
what we have. We are not here to accuse or get our feathers ruffled, we know
there are enough peeps on this list that do that already.  I too thought
that way, put my child on a leash, what kind of person would do such a
thing.  Well, guess what, I   did just that and I am a new believer.
Situations rule our judgements.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:56 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Leashes (was resource list)

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
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> 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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