Solis wished she had had access to the toddler leash while she still practiced because she realized it would have made many parents’ lives easier. For her, it was also a way to keep her children safe from the dangers of kidnapping.
Therefore, the concerned mother urged everyone who did not believe in her ways to not judge beyond understanding that everyone had different situations. For the netizens who worried about how her kids felt about the leash, Solis clarified that her children were fine with it and only used the tool when they were in public.
However, her need to prioritize her children’s safety also comes from a traumatic experience from the past. Solis said she was sexually assaulted as a child, so she knows the importance of being aware of her surroundings, and those feelings got stronger when she became a mom.
Although not everyone agreed with the leash, parents and other internet users understood where Solis came from. The mother also revealed that her husband was initially skeptical about the leash.
But after they had their children, he also realized how important it was for their safety, and now he does not care about the stares in public.
One psychologist said there are other ways to help children with self-control and help them follow rules and guidance on how to behave in public spaces. However, the expert also claimed that adult supervision was better than putting them on a leash.
For parents worried about their children running off, the psychologist advised strapping them to a stroller or a backpack but acknowledged that each family was different.
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Another expert believed a leash could be harmful to the children’s self-esteem, especially the dragging and pulling that would occur in public.
