Woman Jailed For Dragging Kid on Leash

I have to say, I have 5 children of my own, including a "special needs" child (ADHD), and have never even thought to put one of my children on a leash. Many parents seem to want to be their children's friends, not their parents. It is much easier to be a friend, but children need parents.My children knew from a very younf age what behavios was acceptable and what wasn't. If they misbehaved, no matter where we were or what we were doing, we got up and came home. Was it inconvenient? YES. Was it sometimes embaressing? YES. Did it sometimes cause much more hassle than we needed? YES (leaving a grocery cart full of groceries that had taken over an hour to shop for comes to mind). However, we did it, and we did it every single time and I'm thankful to say, it rarely took more than 2 or 3 times ( per child) for them to get the message that we meant what we said, and today I am constantly told by people how amazingly well behaved my children are ( at least in public!)

I was thinking the exact same thing. Even if it was out of exasperation with the child's behavior, it isn't something to have your children taken away from you and to go to jail for. Atleast not based on that alone. Society and the judicial system just like to make examples out of people and all it is doing is making the rest of us feel like we can't discipline our kids. When the crime rate continues to rise and half of this new undisciplined generation end up in prison, these people might second guess their thoughts regarding things like this.

People who say they wouod never use a lease on their children --great.
But when Mom's have a runner on their hands we do what is necessary to keep them safe.
Yep- I used a leash because my youngest was always running everywhere-- at least I knew if he was running he couldnt go far.

I dont think I would drag him through a store if he was throwing a fit. I do know I would have taken him outta there kicking and screaming.

I think this is what is wrong with society- People are afraid to correct their children because it is everyones business on how you do it.

Where were child services when I was little growing up???

The "leash" this child is wearing is actually a harness/backpack with a long strap connected. These are for free spirited children who have no fear. I have seen children with them and I think it's a great idea if your small child wanders. I have a 2 year old grandson scaled the chain link fence and took off. My son often "jokingly" said he should get him a dog run, same concept. It looked to me like the child did the floor thing, we all know what that is, and she said walk or I'll drag you. Just happen to get caught on tape.

I see no problem useing a leash. I have a friend that has a son with ADHD. While she was in the bathroom he took off out the door and got 3 blocks down the road. The police were called and they called DSS. They removed all 3 of her children at that moment. The put her in jail and charged her with child neglect. So now she doesn't have her kids and faceing a trial on top of it. Just because she went to the bathroom. Now tell me what's wrong with this picture?

The "leash" is a backpack with a strap attached. I have one for my toddler which is a monkey backpack, although we don't use it anymore. I'm amazed that so many people are against the "leash" idea. Would they rather their child get lost or run off in a crowded location? I primarily used it for shopping excursions or times like when we are at an airport. It only takes ONE second of not watching them and they are gone. I can't approve of dragging your child with the leash, and I don't know what was going through the woman's mind. I feel she was probably at her wit's end. It is a parents duty to protect their children, and if you feel that using a "leash" will help you in that endeavor, then certainly don't feel bad about using them. My daughter loved it. She recently saw another child with the same monkey backpack leash, and she asked me if she could wear hers.

As a parent of 3 kids, all under the ages of 6, I feel as if she getting unfairly ridiculed. We have no clue if this child has any behavioral issues or any emotional issues. Sometimes a child may have certain issues regardless of how well he or she is parented. I see no aggression in the mother during the video. For thoses so quickly to rush to judgement, you should take a step back. Your child maybe perfect now but just bc you child has never had an outburst or tried to test his limits, you may be sticking your own foot in your mouth.

First of all, was the child on a 'Leash' or a 'Harness'? There IS a difference. When my 16 year old was a toddler I used a safety harness which consisted of three parts. The main piece fit over her torso like a vest and zipped up the back. It came with two small nylon pieces that attached the sides of the harness to a shopping cart or stroller so that the child could not fall out. And it came with a longer 'leash like' piece which attached to a ring on the back of the harness. This allowed the child more freedom than hand holding, while at the same time ensuring safety.
Now, assuming the child was wearing this type of harness rather than a leash attached to a collar around his/her neck, the child was NOT in any physical danger or experiencing any sensation other than perhaps a little pressure around his/her torso from being 'dragged' across a slippery store floor. So, if the child was not being hurt physically, what is the problem here? My children are both grown now, but I remember all too well having a them refuse to leave a store. My own method was to say "Okay, fine. Stay here ALONE if you want, but I AM LEAVING, NOW!" Then I would march away, and NOT look back. In every case, the child would run after me before I ever got out of their sight. But, I ask myself; 'What would you have done with a less sensible child who would allow you to actually LEAVE him/her alone in the store? The answer: probably say something like, "Look kiddo, you ARE leaving, NOW. Either on your own two feet, or I will simply drag you out of here, the choice is yours?"
And if that child called my bluff and flopped down on the floor...yes, I WOULD have done the exact same thing. Follow through is incredibly important. Done ONCE, something like this would more than likely never need to be repeated. Incidentally, I am NOT a believer in corporal punishment, and raised two happy, healthy, well adjusted and successful young women without ever hitting them. Talking, time outs, and always saying what I meant and meaning what I said.

This disgusted me, thats what wrong with parents today they have no patience! Here's a thought dont have kids! I never used a leash, because my kids are not animals. Hold the child hand, and talk to them (Not yell). Teach them to control there energy!! It can be done.

My child would fall to the ground while holding her hand. This pulled her arm out of socket while we were shopping. We went to the emergency room and the DOCTOR suggested using a leash.

I also agree with the person who said their child would request something like that. It didn't look as if it were actually harming the child.

It isn't so the leash thing that bothers me, moreso that NOBODY had the balls to say something to this woman. We have become this society that can not and will not say something when things are wrong. What happen to the old days!!!

What a good laugh. Been there - done that. I had three in harness in the 70's. Saved there lives many a time. They are three of the nicest adults I ever met. Like Rosanne says "If they're still alive at the end of the day, I've done my job."

I think that it's up to certain parents if they wish to use such things as what you might call a leash or harness. Personally me as a mother I feel like strapping my child to this devise would definitely make me feel as though I was walking a dog. It's just a personal opinion I’m not judging what anyone else does because I mind my own business and my business are my kids and I. There are so many other things you can use rather than a harness that is used to for the same control level in situations where you are in a big crowd of people, such as strollers. The point is everyone is covering up for this woman using the harness which is absolutely no problem but when you drag your child around the store and continue shopping as though you don't look like a complete idiot and abusive parent than you have big problems to deal with. Now her problem is to be dealt with and it’s a good thing. It’s amazing how you people judge others for popping their child in public so they know not to cross the line, but when a situation like this happens it’s perfectly normal parenting to you. Wake up and smell the coffee people, if this is what’s shown in public by this woman imagine what goes on behind closed doors in her come.

I have 4 children, and the youngest is by far the most difficult.....and both the boys were so active....I lost the older one twice, once in a store playing among the racks, another time at Agate Beach on the Oregon coast, he ran ahead, then decided to go back to the car.....ugh...sheer panic, so while I can't bring myself to buy a leash, and I used to make fun of people who did, I now understand why some people do.....my little one gets out of shopping carts, strollers, etc.....it takes 2 of us to grocery shop, and we don't go until there is NO food, we dread it so.

I'd love to go to outdoor festivals, but so afraid to lose the little one, I'll just wait it out for a few years.....

And we are smack in the middle of drop down, SCREAM, temper tantrums, so while she should have picked him up, I understand that she was tired, too exhausted to physically fight him (my toddler when he's having a tantrum kicks and punches and he's strong for a 2 year old) and you can't leave the kid there......no matter how much you'd like to!....with the current child I have, I actually pity the mother.

When my oldest was a toddler they actually sold a harness for them...and yes I bought & used it...I didn't have to worry about him running off

When my daughter was 4 years old, she got away from us in a dept. store, found her in another store. From that point on, when we were out in a mall or where there was alot of people she was on a child lesh and loved it. Whatever it took to protect my daughter was ok and we did not receive any criticism whatsoever, in fact, a lot of parents were interested in the child leash. But in another view, the mother should have picked up the child instead of dragging it, the child could have gotten hurt on something in the ground or floor.

That child looked to big to be on a leash. Dragging them around like that is shameful. His head almost hit the corner. Lighten up? I wish your mother did that to you. Whoknows what else she does to that child at HOME!!!

That child looked to big to be on a leash. Dragging them around like that is shameful. His head almost hit the corner. Lighten up? I wish your mother did that to you. Who knows what else she does to that child at HOME!!! To many kids are being abused nowadays by parents who are ignorant. I hope she goes to psychological counseling and parenting classes.

I was just going to say the same thing, my granddaughter saw this and asked if we could go somewhere where I could do it to her. The kid looked relaxed and like he was enjoying the ride. People need to mind their own business. They don't want to hear or see kids misbehave but want to climb in your business if you correct them.