[blparent] resource list

[David Andrews]

Please do not be so judgmental of others.  Each of us is different, 
does things differently, and has to decide for herself or himself 
what works and is appropriate!  I am also not aware of any evidence 
of physical or mental damage that has resulted from using a piece of 
cloth or leather for someone to keep in contact with their child.

David Andrews, List Owner

At 10:44 AM 5/29/2012, you wrote:
>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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